The Hebrew Bible Is an Unparalleled Historical Source That Describes

question 52

Multiple Choice

The Hebrew Bible is an unparalleled historical source that describes the cultural practices and theological development of the Hebrew people.However,most historians believe that:

• A)the biblical stories are essentially unique to the Hebrews,with no parallels in other Near Eastern societies.
• B)few historical events actually happened as they are described in the text.
• C)it represents a factual account of the events it relates-the most accurate record of the period we have today.
• D)the Hebrew people never really struggled with the Canaanites.
• E)the Bible's composite nature means that each biblical book should be analyzed within its particular context.

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