Who is traditionally considered the author of the first five books of the Bible, and how do modern scholars view this issue?

• A. David wrote them; scholars think they were written by one author
• B. Paul wrote them; scholars think they are composites
• C. Jesus wrote them; scholars think they are from a single author.
• D. Tradition says Moses wrote them; modern scholarship often sees multiple authors/editors in the Pentateuch.

Answer: (D)