Theophanic Type-Scenes in the Pentateuch

<b> </b>An examination of the presence of theophanic scenes in the final form of the Pentateuch which argues that rather than there being a single over-arching theophanic type-scene+? there are multiple such scenes which reflect the individual theological tendencies of the biblical books within which they appear. <br/> <br/>The Genesis type-scene revolves around YHWH's promises in crisis situations (i.e. YHWH only appears when there is a crisis or threat to the Abrahamic promise). The Exodus type-scene typically includes the appearance of YHWH's dangerous fiery presence (Kabod Adonai) a communal setting and divine action constituting or preserving Israel as a people in preparation for the Abrahamic inheritance. In Leviticus the theophanies augment the Exodus type-scene with a liturgical setting where a specific priestly action brings forth a theophanic response. <br/> <br/>DeLapp then shows how Numbers recontextualizes each of the preceding type-scenes as it retells the exodus narrative post-Sinai. When read synchronically the three type-scenes build on each other and follow the developing narrative logic of Israel's larger story. Deuteronomy then re-reads the Exodus type-scene (and indirectly the Genesis type-scene) to ensure that later readers read the theophanies appropriately (i.e. YHWH only appeared as formless+? and shrouded in fire+?).