Yahwist

The Yahwist, or J, refers to one of the earliest sources or traditions believed to have contributed to the Hebrew Bible. It is characterized by its use of the divine name Yahweh for God and a focus on personal, anthropomorphic descriptions of God’s actions and attributes. Dating back to around the 10th century BCE, the Yahwist source is often associated with a lively, narrative style that emphasizes human relationships, moral questions, and the covenant between God and people. It’s part of the scholarly effort to understand how the biblical texts were compiled from different traditions over time.