Often called the JEDP hypothesis.
	It denies that  Moses is the author of the Pentateuch.
	Two types of criticism: (1) Lower or Textual criticism. (2) Higher or Author, time, place, origin by history.
	Two types of Higher criticism: (1) Constructive supports Bible as from God.  (2) Destructive seeks to destroy faith in Bible being inspired of God.
	Three reasons why we need to study this subject:
	1. Prophecy based upon time and knowledge.
	2. Rejects any supernatural acts of God.
	3. Logical implications if Moses is not the author.

	The basic theory assumes that the Pentateuch was written after the death of Moses by others.
	Supposedly written about 1,000 years after Moses by several anonymous writers and redactors.
	Four documents sited as proof of different anonymous writers by differences in names/style:
	1. J – YAHWEH (Jehovah) used as name of God.
	2. E – ELOHIM used as name of God.
	3. D – Deuteronomic code. 621 B.C. 2 Kgs. 23.
	4. P – Priestly writer. Last complier to work on it.

	Early Documentary Theory: In 1753 Astruc argued for two documents for Genesis: E and J.
	Fragmentary Hypothesis: Vater in 1815 and Hartman in 1818 argued that parts of Pentateuch written during reigns of David and Solomon.
	Supplementary Hypothesis: De Wette in 19th century argued E is most ancient, J came later and D was completely different author.
	Revised Hypothesis: Mid 19th century Reuss and Graf argued more complex documents were younger.  P as most complex and youngest.

	J – 9th century B.C. written by a prophet of Judah in which Jehovah is name of the Deity.
	E – 8th century B.C. written by a prophet of Ephraim using Elohim as name of the Deity.
	D – 7th century B.C. written by anonymous writer who supposedly wrote Deuteronomy.
	P – 6th century B.C. written by a priestly writer who composed the legal sections and history of laws.
	1. If theory correct, D & P are false because both claim Moses as author.
	2. Hostile to supernatural and promotes naturalism.
	3. All based on same evidence - None!

	Internal Evidence: Ex 17:14; Ex 24:3-4; Ex 34:27; Num 33:2; Deut 31:9,22,24-26; Ex 3:4; Ex 4:10-11 Ex 19:3,9-10; Ex 25:1,9,21-22; Ex 26:1
	External Evidence: Three basic categories:
	O.T. evidence outside of Pentateuch: Josh 1:8-9; Josh 8:31; Josh 11:12; 1 Kgs 2:3; 2 Kgs 18:6;     Ps 103:7; Dan 9:11; Mal 4:4.
	N.T. evidence: Matt 8:4; 19:8; 23:2; Mark 7:10; Luke 16:29,31; Luke 24:44; John 5:45; John 7:19,22,23; Luke 24:27; John 1:17; John 1:45.
	Historical evidence: Ex 15:27; Num 11:7-8.

	Considerations of Documentary Hypothesis, Pledge:
	Wholly negative. It destroys faith.
	Based upon nothing but human speculation.
	Unscientific in its approach to information.
	False set of values.
	Capable only of producing doubt.
	Attitude of being haughty and arrogant.
	Nature of negative criticism is deceptive.
	Negative critic falsely assumes he is infinite.
	Destructive critics use circular reasoning.
	Overlooks the big or full picture.

	For these, and many other reasons beyond the scope of this study, we must reject the Documentary Hypothesis.
	It is founded upon naturalism and a denial of the supernatural and miraculous events of the Bible.
	The claims of the Bible for Itself to be the Word of God can be sustained by a fair and honest examination of the internal and external evidences.