Stuart A. Irvine

The Elohist

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Against the grain of much contemporary scholarship, Gnuse presents a formidable case for the Elohist as a seventh-century BCE source in the Pentateuch. The analysis brilliantly brings the Elohist narratives to life as a northern theological response to the fall of Israel in 722 BCE Gnuse also illustrates the theological relevance of the Elohist to modern readers who struggle with issues like the hiddenness of God, the world-wide increase of refugees, and the insufficient supply of food for many people in the world. Biblical scholars and theologians alike will benefit greatly from this book.”