The Flood Story According to the J and P Sources

 

Yahwist

J Source

Priestly

P Source

What was wrong with the earth?

 

6.5

 

6.11-12

 

How did God feel about destroying the earth?

 

6.5-7

 

6.11-13

 

Why was Noah saved?

 

6.8

 

6.9

 

When does Noah find out about God's plan for the ark?

 

7.1,4

 

6.13-14

 

How many animals was Noah to bring along?

 

7.2-3

 

6.19-20

 

How did the flood come about?

 

7.12

 

7.11

 

How long did the flood last?

 

7.17

 

7.24

 

How did Noah figure out that the land was dry?

 

8.8-12

 

8.7

 

What is God’s word to Noah after the flood?

 

8.20-22

 

9.1-7