Question

Doublets plus the diverse language, preoccupations, and even beliefs we find in Torah had led scholars to believe that the four sources were:

A. Concurrent and simultaneous compositions.
B. Written by a single author with varied styles.
C. Separate and independent documents later compiled and edited.
D. Reflective of regional linguistic variations.

Answer 1

The four sources of Torah are separate and independent documents that were later compiled and edited, not concurrent compositions or written by a single author with varied styles. The Torah was compiled as a single sacred text by the prophet Ezra.

Step-by-step explanation:

The four sources of the diverse language, preoccupations, and beliefs found in the Torah are believed to be separate and independent documents that were later compiled and edited. These sources were not concurrent compositions or written by a single author with varied styles. Additionally, they are not reflective of regional linguistic variations. The Torah was compiled as a single sacred text by the prophet Ezra, and the rabbis had the official duty to carefully re-copy it to preserve its integrity.