Book-Seams in the Hexateuch I: The Literary Transition betwe...

This volume systematically examines the literary transitions between Genesis and Exodus, and between Joshua and Judges, to understand how these seams inform the compositional history of the Hebrew Bible. It investigates whether these books were originally conceived as parts of a unified narrative or as independent compositions later joined by redactors. The study incorporates textual evidence from early manuscripts, including the Masoretic Text, the Samaritan Pentateuch, and the Septuagint, and analyzes the Joseph narrative's role as a bridge between Genesis and Exodus. It also explores the dual accounts of Joshua's death and the integration of Judges into the Deuteronomistic History. Through these analyses, the work sheds light on ancient scribal practices and the development of Israel's foundational narratives.