Genesis, the first book in the Jewish scriptures, is a complex text composed of various literary forms such as myths, hymns, and narratives, reflecting diverse historical contexts.
The Documentary Hypothesis, proposed by Julius Wellhausen, posits that the biblical texts were derived from multiple sources, each reflecting different theological perspectives and historical situations.
The repetition of stories in Genesis, often with differing details, indicates theological diversity and signifies the changing contexts in which these texts were written.
As we lack historical evidence of the authorship of Genesis, scholars have assigned various elements of the text to sources like the Jahwist, revealing the complexities of its compilation.
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