(March 25, 2014)
I cannot help wondering what the text of the Torah would be like were it not for the progressive changes that occurred over time. We know about the plain and precious truths being lost through conspiring individuals, but just as likely much was lost through careless transcription errors and good-hearted individuals insufficiently humble to realize that the scriptures did not need human editing (even Josiah).
Would we understand the symbolism of the Mosiac Law better? Did the people of Israel have more with which they could understand the Mosiac Law themselves? It seems likely – each succeeding generation (after consolidating power) would have taken steps to ensure orthodoxy and to prevent continuing revelation. It will be fascinating in the Hereafter to go back and see just what was lost and how.
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