Who wrote Genesis and Exodus first chapters in Bible?

Answer 1

Most scholars believe that Moses wrote Genesis and Exodus. In fact it is believed that Moses wrote the first five books of The Bible, which is called the Torah, or the law.

Answer:

While the Bible tells us that its books are "inspired by God" (II Tim.3:16)... it would be pretty far-fetched to believe that Moses was inspired with all the genealogical information and, in some cases, details he packed into parts of the Genesis account of the pre-flood world.

It makes more sense that Noah, in the 120 years he had to build and prepare the ark, packed a few "sentimental personal items" as anyone would do... and more than likely (with instructions from God?) a few historical documents to carry across the flood with him.

For instance, the book of Enoch is still spoken of today... though some scoff, others believe. Meanwhile, did Abel write anything? How about Noah, himself... or a member of his family?

God would have seen to it that these documents would have been preserved and protected... like the rest of the books of the Bible.

They would have come under the protection of whatever authorities and government systems that came after the flood. It is reasonable to believe that Egypt would have eventually come into possession of Noah's documents in the course of time... as Egypt developed an extensive library.

By Moses' day, Egypt was the world-ruling empire. And as circumstances developed... Moses became the "adopted son of Pharaoh." He received the highest education of his day in Egypt learning to read and write... and studying ancient documents.

When the Israelites departed from Egypt after God had utterly destroyed its economy... they "spoiled" Egypt and took anything and everything they wanted.

"...the Lord gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians, so that THEY LENT UNTO THEM SUCH THINGS AS THEY REQUIRED. And they spoiled the Egyptians." (Ex.12:36)

Might Moses (as instructed by the Lord) "required" a few choice documents from the Egyptian library to take with him... for certain information they contained, that Moses would need for a writing job God had for him to do, later?

Just a thought.

It is generally understood today that Moses was the author of the first five books of the Bible (the last of which had to be completed by someone else, since Moses disappeared when God took him and buried him in an undisclosed location - Deut.34:5-6).

But it only makes sense that had to have a little help from some first-hand information and documentation from some pre-flood authors for the book of Genesis, at least.