The Documentary Hypothesis: and the Composition of the Pentateuch Eight Lectures

by Umberto Moshe David Cassuto;

FROM THE TRANSLATOR'S Despite the passage of time, this little volume remains a classic in the filed of Biblical studies. Though summary in form and popular in presentation, it provides a masterly exposition of the Documentary Hypothesis and subjects its exegetical methods and conclusions to a critical probe. The writer challenges the widely-held theory that the Pentateuch is an amalgam of fragments excised from various source-documents of different authorship, date, style and outlook. . . The Documentary Hypothesis serves as a valuable introduction to the late Professor Cassuto's Hebrew Commentaries on the Pentateuch, which have helped so much to illumine our understanding of Scripture with the light of new knowledge and interpretation, expounded by one of the most original minds among modern Biblical exegetes.

Genres: Biblical Studies

128 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[j.j · Rating 4 out of 5]

great intro into learning counter arguments on the doc hypo. not sure how many of his books are translated into English but i hope to find one or two more for sure. his arguments were compelling for this novice student of the Tanakh.

[Dave Graham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book addressing many components on the topic

[Eric Chevlen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author persuasively summarizes his arguments against the Documentary Hypothesis in chapters which originated as oral lectures. He frequently refers to his comprehensive discussion of the subject, which he had written in Italian. The modern reader, unlike the attendees at his lectures, has available English language translation of his major work.