Editing Aaron (section)

==Historicity==
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[[Thomas Römer]] argues that external evidence and biblical texts suggest the Pentateuch reflects tensions among three groups: (1) a lay group aligned with Moses, (2) a priestly group linked to Aaron, and (3) the Levites. These tensions, particularly evident during the Persian and early Hellenistic periods, are seen in conflicting narratives concerning the roles of both Moses and Aaron. Compromises are evident in texts like Exodus and [[Leviticus]], where Moses and Aaron work together, though Moses is dominant. Disagreements persisted, with some texts emphasizing Moses's superiority and others elevating Aaron's status. The [[Pentateuch]] ultimately preserves these unresolved conflicts while portraying Moses as the unparalleled mediator of the Torah (Deut. 34:10–12).<ref>Römer, Thomas. "The Relationship between Moses and Aaron and the Question of the Composition of the Pentateuch." In Jeon, J. (ed.), The Social Groups behind the Pentateuch, SBLAIL 43, Atlanta, GA: SBL Press, pp. 55–72.</ref>