Who Wrote the Bible (Traditional Views, Biblical Criticism, and the Documentary Hypothesis) in 10 Minutes

What if the Bible didn't drop from heaven as a single, seamless book—but was edited, stitched, and shaped over centuries by multiple voices with very human perspectives? In this 10-minute episode, we take a fast, clear tour through Biblical Criticism and the Documentary Hypothesis, the theory most famously associated with Julius Wellhausen. We unpack the idea that the Torah may reflect distinct sources—different styles, names for God, priorities, and agendas—and explore how scholars think those strands were woven into one text. Along the way, we ask the big questions: Does analyzing the Bible historically undermine its sanctity—or deepen it? Is this an academic threat, a neutral tool, or an unexpected doorway to understanding how sacred texts actually live in history? No jargon overload, no faith-bashing—just a brisk, thoughtful look at why this debate still matters.