Hexateuch
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noun
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Origin of Hexateuch
First recorded in 1875–80; hexa- + (Penta)teuch
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These remarks carry us beyond Genesis i.; for the Priestly Code generally I am now able to refer to F. Giesebrecht's essay on the criticism of the Hexateuch.
From Prolegomena by Wellhausen, Julius
As such it affords a proof that the last revision of the Hexateuch proceeded from the Priestly Code, and not from Deuteronomy.
From Prolegomena by Wellhausen, Julius
As a further objection to Graf's hypothesis, the Deuteronomistic revision of the Hexateuch is brought into the field.
From Prolegomena by Wellhausen, Julius
Further, it is important to note that, just as in the prophetic portions of the Hexateuch, duplicates are often present—very probably in the stories of Ehud, iii. 12ff.,
From Introduction to the Old Testament by McFadyen, John Edgar
How thoroughly determined they were to use it as their rule we see from the revision of the Hexateuch and of the historical books which was taken in hand during the exile.
From Prolegomena by Wellhausen, Julius
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