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1. Babylonian Exile

   Linked via "idolatrous practices"

   The period's impact on the textual tradition is paramount. Many scholars assert that the core narratives of the Pentateuch, particularly those emphasizing covenant stipulations and priestly law, were either finalized or heavily edited during this era to provide a cohesive national identity to a scattered people.
   Theological emphasis shifted from territorial possession (the Land) to textual adherence (the Law). The "[Deuteronomistic History](/entries/deuteronomistic-h…