Rethinking the Pentateuch: prolegomena to the theology of ancient Israel

1. Introduction

2. Evidence

3. Outcome

Outcome in Genesis A : nature of humanity

Outcome in Genesis B : ancestors of Israel

Outcome in Genesis C : the Joseph story and associated text (Genesis 37-50)

Outcome in Exodus-Numbers : core of Israel's experience

Outcome in Deuteronomy : ideal for Israel

Outcome overall

4. Conclusion.