Deuteronomist

[ doo-tuh-ron-uh-mist, dyoo- ]

/ ˌdu təˈrɒn ə mɪst, ˌdyu- /

one of the writers of material used in the early books of the Old Testament.

Origin of Deuteronomist

First recorded in 1860–65; Deuteronom(y) + -ist

Deu·ter·on·o·mist·ic, adjective

Then, as to the grounds on which the Deuteronomist is supposed to have had a share in the book.

The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Joshua |William Garden Blaikie
The Deuteronomist especially aims at suppression of the Solomonic cult and régime.

Solomon and Solomonic Literature |Moncure Daniel Conway
Ewald pronounces them to be clearly an addition of the Deuteronomist.

The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Kings |F. W. Farrar
This Deuteronomist Moses foresaw, too, that some check on the divine appointments to the throne would be needed.

Solomon and Solomonic Literature |Moncure Daniel Conway

Let the Deuteronomist himself tell us what Israel was to expect if she kept these laws and ordinances.

The Influence of Buddhism on Primitive Christianity |Arthur Lillie

Deuteronomist

/ (ˌdjuːtəˈrɒnəmɪst) /

one of the writers of Deuteronomy