Table of Contents

Preface

Abbreviations

Introduction: Pentateuchal Source Criticism

The Priestly Document

The Yahwist Narrative

The Elohist Texts

Nonsource Texts: Material Other Than P,J, and E

Studies in Composite Texts

Introductory Reflections

Interpretation of the Flood Story

Interpretation of the Beginning of the Joseph Story

Interpretation of the Deliverance at the Sea

Bibliography

Index of Biblical Passages by Source

Index of Modern Authors

About the Author

Antony F. Campbell, S.J. is Professor of Old Testament at Jesuit Theological College, Melbourne, Australia. He is author of numerous works including A Study Companion to Old Testament Literature (2nd ed.; 1992).

Mark O'Brien, O.P. is Professor of Old Testament at Mannix College, Clayton, Australia and the author of The Deuteronomistic History Hypothesis (1989).