This is what I was taught in Sunday school and even Jesus and Paul referred to Moses as the giver of the Law. However, after this week's study, I have come to understand the greatest proof of the multi-authorship and compilation of the Pentateuch. However, the biggest question that remains is when was the Torah compiled? Alexander does a great job explaining what is known and what is not. I have to admit that the exile in Babylon does since when you look at Genesis through Kings as being a compilation. However, even though he does not know the exact date, the most useful resource Alexander offers for discussion is the purpose of the Pentateuch. He traces the Garden of Eden through the Pentateuch to emphasize God's great activity from the beginning. God returns humanity to a garden city. More specifically, Alexander