Question

Which source, beginning in Judah near the time of religious reform under King Josiah, finishing in Babylon after Judah's destruction, and seeing Judah's unfaithfulness as the cause of destruction?

A. J (Yahwist).
B. E (Elohist).
C. D (Deuteronomist).
D. P (Priestly).

Answer 1

The Deuteronomist source fits the description of beginning in Judah near the time of religious reform under King Josiah and finishing in Babylon after Judah's destruction. It sees Judah's unfaithfulness as the cause of destruction.

Step-by-step explanation:

The source that fits the description is c. D (Deuteronomist). The Deuteronomist source is believed to have been written during the religious reform under King Josiah in Judah and continues to recount the events until the destruction of Judah and the exile to Babylon. It emphasizes Judah's unfaithfulness as the cause of the destruction and places a heavy focus on following Yahweh's laws and commandments to avoid divine punishment.