Richard Elliott Friedman
Biblical scholar and emeritus professor known for source-critical work on the Torah, author of The Bible with Sources Revealed and other studies on Genesis and Exodus.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 30min
Gen 6: Do the Sources Explain the Flood Story?
Richard Elliott Friedman, eminent biblical scholar known for source-critical work on the Torah, offers a concise mini-bio before diving in. He outlines his two-story division of the flood narrative and contrasts Priestly and Yahwist features. Discussions cover sacrificial differences, flood mechanics, editorial merging of traditions, and whether modern ideas of literary unity fit ancient composition.
