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Definition:
P is the abbreviation used by biblical scholars for the "Priestly Source" of material in the
Pentateuch. P is generally considered to be a combination of material from during and
just after the Babylonian Captivity - thus it was written during the 5th and 6th centuries
BCE. The reason that the source is identified as "priestly" is the overarching concern with
matters pertaining to the priesthood - rituals, holidays, laws, etc. In addition, the P material
provides structure to the Torah in its present form, with P material giving the first account
of creation in
Genesis
and then also describing the death of Moses at the end of
Deuteronomy.
Also Known As: none
Alternate Spellings: none
Common Misspellings: none
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