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  1. Babylonian Exile

    Linked via "covenantal relationship"

    Theological and Religious Reorientation
    The destruction of the Temple, the physical locus of YHWH's presence, presented an acute theological crisis. The central challenge was to reconcile the catastrophe with the covenantal relationship between God and Israel.
    Development of Monotheism
  2. Babylonian Exile

    Linked via "covenant stipulations"

    Scholarly Analysis of Exile Literature
    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 "[Deuteron…