During the Babylonian Captivity
A)all of the Hebrews refused to assimilate to Babylonian ways.
B)Hebrew priests preached a message of despair that led to the erosion of faith.
C)the written tradition of the Hebrews was lost.
D)Hebrew priests struggled to understand the misfortunes that had befallen their people.
E)all of the above

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During the Babylonian Captivity, Hebrew priests struggled to understand the misfortunes that had befallen their people. They grappled with the theological question of why God had allowed their nation to fall and their temple to be destroyed. This struggle is reflected in the biblical texts of the time, such as the Book of Lamentations. The other options are not accurate - Hebrews did assimilate to some extent, the message of priests was one of hope and resilience, and the written tradition was actually preserved and compiled during this time.