Elohist
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- noun
- /ˈɛloʊhɪst/
- Specialized
- As an Elohist, she contributed to debates about the origins of the Pentateuch.
Examples
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The Elohist theory suggests multiple authors for the Torah.
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Many scholars identify as either a Elohist or a Yahwist when discussing biblical authorship.
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The Elohist perspective emphasizes the use of 'Elohim' as the name for God in certain biblical passages.
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Many Elohists believe that the text emphasizes God's transcendence.
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An Elohist believes that the distinct use of the name 'Elohim' reveals important insights into the text of the Hebrew Bible.
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The work of an Elohist has significantly influenced modern interpretations of biblical authorship and sources.
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During the seminar, we discussed how an Elohist might approach the various narratives in the Pentateuch differently than other scholars.
Synonyms
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A person who studies and explains religious texts like the Bible
Surface Forms
Morphology
Elohist = Elohim (semi-transparent) = Elohim + ist
The suffix -ist readily marks a person associated with a position or theory, but recognizing the referent requires subject-specific knowledge of 'Elohim' and the Elohist theory.
Etymology
Elohist comes from the Hebrew name Elohim, 'God', plus -ist (as in artist) meaning 'a person who supports or studies' an idea. So an Elohist is a scholar or supporter who believes certain Bible parts come from the tradition that uses the name Elohim.