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The social location of the first biblical writers

Some early biblical texts were by Judean scribes working as spin doctors for David's dynasty. Others were by northern scribes writing for themselves.

Court scribes and exiled scribes.

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Southern writings were monarchic and statist. Northern writings emphasized the people and its direct relationship to God.

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 110

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