Wildenboer, Johannes Michael2019-01-242018Wildenboer, J. 2018, 'Joshua 24 and the so-called hexateuch redaction : a reassessment', Journal for Semitics, vol. 27, no. 1, pp. 1-25.1013-847110.25159/1013-8471/3007http://hdl.handle.net/2263/68224Joshua 24 is generally assumed to be the concluding chapter of a Hexateuch. Several texts in Genesis and Exodus are indeed taken up in Joshua 24. In recent times, these texts have generally been assigned to a post-Priestly layer of redaction. In this essay, I argue that the direction of influence runs from Joshua 24 to the books of Genesis and Exodus, instead of linearly from Genesis-Exodus to Joshua. I propose that Genesis 34 and 35:1–4 reacts to the assumed pro-Samaritan viewpoint of Joshua 24. Furthermore, I postulate that Genesis 33:18–20, 50:24–26, and Exodus 13:19 aim to explain the unique traditions in Joshua 24.This emphasises the theological importance of Joshua 24 in the debatesurrounding the Samaritan identity in post-exilic times, while reassessing theliterary question surrounding a Hexateuch redaction.en© Unisa Press 2018Hexateuch redactionJoshua 24Ancient israelite historyCommunity identity in the bibleDeuteronomistic historyCommunity identity in the bibleTheology articles SDG-04SDG-04: Quality educationTheology articles SDG-11SDG-11: Sustainable cities and communitiesTheology articles SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsArticle