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The Deuteronomist Source
The Deuteronomist source (D) is one of the four hypothetical sources of the Torah according to the documentary hypothesis. Associated with the Book of Deuteronomy, it is distinguished by a homiletic style, a theology of the covenant and an insistence on the centralization of worship in Jerusalem. Dated to the 7th century BC, it is linked to the religious reforms of King Josiah and also influences the historical books from Joshua to 2 Kings.
2 Kings 1.1 (King James Version) :Then Moab rebelled against Israel after the death of Ahab.NoteThou shalt…: Heb. The bed whither thou art gone up, thou shalt not come down from itKing James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org -
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The Tanakh
The Tanakh is the canon of the sacred Scriptures of Judaism, corresponding to the Christian Old Testament. Its name is an acronym formed from its three sections: Torah (Pentateuch), Nevi'im (Prophets) and Ketuvim (Writings). Written mainly in Hebrew with a few passages in Aramaic, it forms the theological, moral and liturgical foundation of Judaism and the common roots of the Jewish and Christian traditions.
Esther 1.1 (King James Version) :Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus, (this is Ahasuerus which reigned, from India even unto Ethiopia, over an hundred and seven and twenty provinces:)Notepresent: Heb. foundNoteblue, hangings: or, violet, etcNoteof red…: or, of porphyre, and marble and alabaster, and stone of blue colourNoteroyal…: Heb. wine of the kingdomNotestate: Heb. handKing James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org