Which of the following best describes the treatment of the Exodus among scholars?
A)All agree that the story is fictional.
B)There is serious disagreement about the historical truth of the Exodus.
C)There is general consensus that, while archeological evidence is lacking to support the story, the Exodus did in fact occur.
D)There is general consensus that the Hebrews would not have preserved the story of their enslavement if it did not happen.
E)All agreed that the story is fact.

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Scholars have debated the historicity of the Exodus for many years, with some arguing that there is no evidence to support the story and others suggesting that it may be based on a historical event but has been exaggerated over time. There is no consensus among scholars regarding the truth of the Exodus story.

Which of the Following Best Describes the Treatment of the Exodus