Martin Noth

Martin Noth was a renowned German biblical scholar and theologian, best known for his work in understanding the history and sources of the Hebrew Bible. He contributed significantly to biblical criticism by developing methods to analyze biblical texts, particularly in identifying their different authors and sources. His most influential work involved reconstructing the history of ancient Israel's formation and understanding its literary development. Noth's research helped scholars better grasp the cultural and historical context of biblical stories, advancing the academic study of scripture as an historical document rather than just a religious text.