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This exploration delves into the rich tapestry of ancient Israelite religious traditions, contrasting the Southern Traditions dating back to 850 B.C. and the Northern Traditions from 750 B.C. It highlights the significant reforms enacted during King Josiah’s reign in 621 B.C., focusing on the revision of religious texts and the establishment of centralized worship. The later contributions of priestly materials around 500-450 B.C. and the editorial work of the Redactor in 444 B.C. show how these traditions were synthesized into what became known as the Torah, forming the foundation of Jewish scripture.
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Southern Traditions 850 B.C. J Northern Traditions 750 B.C. E Josiah’s Reform Book 621 B.C. D JE Priestly Materials 500-450 B.C. P Redactor (Editor) R Torah 444 B.C.