How could Moses have written the story of creation if he wasn't even alive?

Answer 1

There is no question as to who wrote Genesis. “The book of the law of Moses” and similar references to the first five books of the Bible, of which Genesis is one, are to be found often from the time of Moses’ successor, Joshua, onward. In fact, there are some 200 references to Moses in 27 of the later Bible books. Moses’ writership has never been questioned by the Jews. The Christian Greek Scriptures make frequent mention of Moses as the writer of “the law,” the crowning testimony being that of Jesus Christ. Moses wrote at Jehovah’s direct command and under His inspiration. Ex. 17:14; 34:27; Josh. 8:31

From where did Moses get the information he included in Genesis?

All the information contained in the book of Genesis relates to events that took place prior to Moses’ birth. It could have been received directly by divine revelation. It is obvious that someone had to receive the information relating to the events prior to man’s creation in that way, whether Moses or someone prior to him. This information and the remaining details, however, could have been transmitted to Moses by means of oral tradition. Because of the long life span of men of that period, the information could have been passed from Adam to Moses through just five human links, namely, Methuselah, Shem, Isaac, Levi, and Amram. A third possibility is that Moses obtained much of the information for Genesis from already existing writings or documents. As far back as the 18th century, the Dutch scholar Campegius Vitringa held this view, basing his conclusion upon the frequent occurrence in Genesis (ten times) of the expression (in KJ) “these are the generations of,” and once “this is the book of the generations of.”

No definite conclusion can be arrived at, therefore, as to the immediate source from which Moses obtained the information he recorded. Rather than just by one of the methods discussed, the information may have been received by all three, some through direct revelation, some through oral transmission, some by written records. The important point is that Jehovah God guided the prophet Moses so that he wrote by divine inspiration.

Answer 2

Im sure this question will be answered dozens of times. According to most religions, the Bible is the "Inspired Word of God" In otherwords, God told Moses the story and Moses wrote it down. It is not a first person account.

Answer 3

God told him about it.

Exodus 33:9 When Moses entered the tent, the pillar of cloud would descend and stand at the entrance of the tent, and the LORD would speak with Moses. (10) And when all the people saw the pillar of cloud standing at the entrance of the tent, all the people would rise up and worship, each at his tent door. (11) Thus the LORD used to speak to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend. When Moses turned again into the camp, his assistant Joshua the son of Nun, a young man, would not depart from the tent.

Answer 4

Moses talked in person to God. He is the only one who has. God told him everything from the start to what was going to happen after his death. Then, God told him to write these things down. Moses wrote the first 5 books of the bible. (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy) These 5 books are called the "Pentateuch".

Answer 5

Dear Rain,

The Bible is God's Word.....that is God is the author. He utilized different secretaries to write His word down ie., Moses, Jeremiah, Daniel, Matthew, Mark, Luke....etc. The wonderful thing is that men are biased and will ususally give their "spin" on an event. But God (Jesus Christ) is completely righteous and He is truth. Therefore, when you read the word of God (Bible), you are getting the absolute truth. Beside that, the Bible is the environment in which God saves a person. "So then, faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God." FAITH is a synonym for Christ, so then, Christ cometh by hearing and hearing by the word of God. So, if you are not saved (born-again), read the Bible and pray that the Lord might have mercy on you.

Answer 6

Well let me go out on a limb here and venture a guess.He was with God forty days on the mountain,God called Moses His intimate friend with whom he speaks.Perhaps God told Him.

Answer 7

Even more surprising, he writes about his death.

But it interesting says that is says no one knows where he is buried "unto this day", which obviously means it was written after his death. (Deut 34:6)

It's maddening some folks believe this tripe.

Answer 8

The same reason Tolkien could write the The Lord of the Rings:

It came from his head..... Fiction.

Answer 9

He watched it on TiVo on Mount Sinai.

Answer 10

It was DICTATED by THE GOD-- Mo was just the stenographer or Scribe.