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Yahwist

/ˈjɑːwɪst/

Yahwistnoun

Yahwists

/ˈjɑːwɪst/

Translations

яхвист

The Yahwist is one of the sources of the Torah.

Яхвист является одним из источников Торы.

Definitions

A member or follower of a religious group that emphasizes the worship of Yahweh, the national god of the ancient kingdoms of Israel and Judah.

The Yahwist community gathered to celebrate their traditional rituals.

A biblical scholar or writer who is believed to have contributed to the Yahwist source, one of the sources of the Torah, characterized by the use of the name Yahweh for God.

The Yahwist is thought to have written parts of the early books of the Bible, providing a unique perspective on the history of Israel.

Yahwistadjective

/ˈjɑːwɪst/

/ˈjɑwɪst/

Used attributively to describe narratives, perspectives, or traditions associated with Yahweh or the Yahwist source.

Definitions

Relating to the Yahwist source of the Torah or to traditions that emphasize the worship of Yahweh.

The Yahwist account presents God in a markedly anthropomorphic manner.