Understanding the Contributions of Yehwists, Elohists, Priestly Writers, and Deuteronomical Writers. The perspective suggests that the first five books were written by four different groups known as Yehwists (J), Elohists (E), Priestly writers (P), and Deuteronomical writers (D), often represented by YHWH. These groups are associated with Jehovah (J), Elohim (E), Priest (P), and Deuteronomy Continue reading