Source Criticism Tool (J/E/D/P)

Identify Pentateuchal source layers (J, E, D, P) with reasoning grounded in Wellhausen, Friedman, and Baden.

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Enter a Pentateuchal passage to identify its source layers. Works best on Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

J Yahwist E Elohist D Deuteronomist P Priestly R Redactor

Featured passages

Genesis 1–2 Genesis 6:1–8 (Sons of God) Exodus 19–20 Genesis 37