The Origin of the Pentateuch (1912)

""The Origin of the Pentateuch"" is a book written by Harold Marcus Wiener and published in 1912. The Pentateuch is the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, which includes Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. In this book, Wiener explores the origins of the Pentateuch and the different theories that exist about its authorship and composition.Wiener examines the traditional view that Moses wrote the Pentateuch, as well as the more modern theory that it was written by multiple authors over a period of time. He also looks at the various sources that make up the Pentateuch, such as the Yahwist, Elohist, Deuteronomist, and Priestly sources.Throughout the book, Wiener uses historical and literary analysis to provide evidence for his arguments. He discusses the cultural and political context in which the Pentateuch was written, as well as the language and style used in the text.Overall, ""The Origin of the Pentateuch"" is a comprehensive and scholarly exploration of the origins of one of the most important texts in Western civilization. It provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and composition of the Hebrew Bible.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.