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How a story became scripture
When divine law was embedded in Israel's story, the narrative became holy, not just describing the past but prescribing the future.
Law turned history into scripture.
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Later, the first five books were set apart, ending with Moses' death and the words 'never again arose a prophet like Moses.' The Torah became the touchstone for all later revelation, and the rest of the narrative shows its truth by tracing the covenant's curses fulfilled.
Bible reference: Deuteronomy 34:10
Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 347–348
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