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Meaning of Wellhausen's hypothesis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The hypothesis that the Torah (the first five books of the Bible) was derived from originally independent, parallel, and complete narratives, which were subsequently combined into the current form by a series of redactors.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

Wellhead wellhead cost wellhole wellhouse wellie wellies

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