The Pentateuch: The Settings Of The Nineteenth-Century

The several settings for the Pentateuch include the twelfth-century, tenth-century, seventh-century, and fifth-century settings. These four settings including the traditional view on Moses are all possible settings for the Pentateuch writing depending on the topic viewed. Although it is difficult to defend one setting, the setting of the twelfth-century and the traditional view are more plausible than the other settings. The traditional and the twelfth-century settings are possible setting as they are written from personal accounts. Both Moses and Joshua lived in the time of the Pentateuch; therefore, it makes sense that the Pentateuch was written within these two men’s settings. Most of the Pentateuch would have been written in the setting …show more content…
This special relationship is seen throughout the Pentateuch (ESV). The laws were given to Moses by word at Sinai; the practices of the different sacrifices and festivals were instructed by God through Moses. These written in the Pentateuch were given to Moses by God (Leviticus 1:1, ESV). It is also explicitly stated in Deuteronomy 31:9 and 31:24 (ESV). At the same time, it is believed that Joshua could have finish the writings of the Pentateuch. As noted when it is stated “Moses said” (Deuteronomy 33:2, ESV). Even though the setting of the David or Solomon may seem possible as the Pentateuch discusses about the situation of this time, the prophecy about the sinners and disobedient would not be described at this setting. The people were only experiencing blessing and fulfillment of the Abrahamic Covenant. They would not write down the warnings of God to the Israelites and would believe it is irrelevant to the Pentateuch. Having the Pentateuch written during Josiah’s time would be improbable. Josiah’s reign was involved with the cleansing of the land and fulfilling the Abrahamic Covenant. These events were seen in the Pentateuch, but to believe that it was written at this time would be inaccurate. Before the time of Josiah, these events were held during the conquering of the land in Joshua’s time. During the time of Ezra and Nehemiah, the major topic was intermarriage and priestly law and sacrifices. Many scholars