History of Hebrew Traditions

Ancestral Period (Abraham-Moses)

ca. 1800-1300 BCE, beginning of oral tradition

Mosaic period 1300-1250

Israelite confederacy(Joshua & Judges) 1250-1000, Israelite story shaped orally

Monarchy (David to fall of Israel) 1000-587, beginning of written Pentateuchal tradition

Exile and Restoration 587-400, completion of Pentateuchal tradition