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the name technically given in theology and sacred criticism to the assumed authors of those parts of the Pentateuch (q.v.) in which the Deity is styled ELOHIM (See ELOHIM) rather than JEHOVAH (See JEHOVAH) (q.v.).
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Bibliography Information McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Elohist'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/e/elohist.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.