After the solemn tones of the Priestly creation narrative, the reader notices a definite change in mood in the J story.

DW | Old Testament 2.3 - The Priestly Creation Story (Chap 1:1 - 2:4) The P account of creation in seven days is a brilliant beginning to...

The Book of Genesis covers a vast amount of time, stretching from the beginning of the world to about 1500 B.C.