Longer essay (knowledge, understanding, and thinking question) for 1st Test

Part 1: Briefly describe why the theory of multiple sources in the Pentateuch arose. Use at least two sets of texts as specific examples of places that scholars identify multiple sources (e.g., you may want to refer to Gen 1-3 and Gen 6:5-13 as your two sets of texts).

Part 2: Briefly identify J, E, P, and D.

Part 3: Briefly explain how the identification of multiple sources is useful for reading the final form of the Pentateuch. In your answer, please give specific examples and / or illustrations.