Monatszitat Mai 2012

It is difficult to avoid the conclusion that the likelihood of modern scholars' succeeding in discovering [...] how the Pentateuch was compiled is small indeed. This does not necessarily mean that it is not worthwile to make the attempt. But the self-assurance with which many scholars, especially during the past hundred years, have propounded their views on the subject should be regarded with suspicion. Every hypothesis which has been advanced needs to be carefully scrutinized with respect both to its method and to its hidden presuppositions and assumptions. It will be found that often conjecture has been piled upon conjecture.

 

Roger N. Whybray

The Making of the Pentateuch