This theory has gained in popularity since it was first postulated in the late 19th century. However, it is a traditional product of modern rationalistic skepticism and applying literary criteria. Opponents of this interpretation point to its enmity against historical, miraculous, and prophetic elements which are basic to the first five books of the Bible (Unger, 397; Young, pp. 183-276). | This theory has gained in popularity since it was first postulated in the late 19th century. However, it is a traditional product of modern rationalistic skepticism and applying literary criteria. Opponents of this interpretation point to its enmity against historical, miraculous, and prophetic elements which are basic to the first five books of the Bible (Unger, 397; Young, pp. 183-276). |