Composing the Old Testament: History, Script, and Editorial Activity

This chapter explores the composition of the books of the Old Testament, discussing the controversy surrounding authorship and the timeline of their creation. It delves into the evolution of the Hebrew script and its impact on the text, as well as the editorial activity that occurred during and after the exile. The chapter also examines the evidence of editorial hands and the process of collecting and editing texts in the Old Testament, using examples from the book of Ezekiel and the Psalms.