The Scribe Shaphan Reading the Book of the Law to King Josiah by Leonaert Bramer. Did Shaphan and His Allies Author the First Version of Deuteronomy?

Newest Article: Shaphan Ben Azaliah, Author of the Biblical Historical Saga

Written by Yigal Bin-Nun

This study argues that the Judean scribe Shaphan ben Azaliah orchestrated a palace coup following the assassination of King Amon, enthroned the child Josiah, and engineered a sweeping political and cultic reform through the composition of the “Book of Instructions,” later known as Deuteronomy.… Read More

 

 

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