Rethinking the Pentateuch

Scholars have long attempted to explain how the Pentateuch was put together. According to the predominant theory–the documentary hypothesis–the material in these books, which varies in historical and theological points of view, came from four hypothetical sources designated as J, E, D, and P. Answering the increasing scholarly call to rethink this theory, Antony Campbell and Mark O’Brien offer a revolutionary explanation for the development of plurality and multiplicity within the text.

The Bible Today (May/June 2006) “Students of the Pentateuch will find this study fascinating and enlightening.”

Review of Biblical Literature March 2006 “This short study contains very interesting observations and ideas, but it is also difficult to understand because the authors tend to leave so many options open…[A]n interesting book that should be read by scholars interested in pentateuchal issues. I would not recommend it, however, as a handbook.” –Thomas Romer, University of Lausanne, Laussane, Switzerland

Review of Biblical Literature March 2006 “I found this book stimulating….But the book also presents a number of significant obstacles and problems.” –Thomas B. Dozeman, United Theological Seminary, Trotwood, Ohio

Mark A. O’Brien, OP is the Dominican Regent of Studies and Prior of St Dominic’s, East Camberwell, Australia. He is the author of a number of books in biblical studies, including Unfolding the Deuteronomistic History: Origins, Upgrades, Present Text with Antony Campbell SJ.

Antony F. Campbell, S. J. is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at Jesuit Theological College within the United Faculty of Theology in Parkville, Australia. He has coauthored books such as Sources of the Pentateuch and Unfolding the Deuteronomistic History.

Rethinking the Pentateuch

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