Why the Documentary Hypothesis (JEDP Theory) Doesn't Work

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Is the Documentary Hypothesis (JEDP Theory) still a valid explanation for the authorship of the Pentateuch? In this video, we break down why this 19th-century theory, which argues that the first five books of the Bible were compiled from multiple sources (J, E, D, and P), fails under closer scrutiny.

🔥 What You'll Learn:
✅ The historical background of the Documentary Hypothesis
✅ Major flaws in the JEDP theory
✅ How linguistic, archaeological, and theological evidence challenges its assumptions
✅ A better way to understand the authorship of the Torah

Many scholars still cling to the idea that Moses couldn't have written the Pentateuch, but does the evidence actually support this claim? We explore alternative views that align with both internal biblical testimony and external historical evidence.

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