Why is it difficult to verify the historicity of the ancestral narratives? Based on Genesis, what general conclusions can we make concerning the cultural, social, and religious practices of Israel's ancestors?

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The Answer is Students should point out that the Ancestral History was written long after the events and people of which they are writing and are based on oral tradition. As a result, these stories include anachronisms, internal inconsistencies, and doublets (students should list examples of each). Beyond that, there is simply not much external evidence from this period in general, making verification difficult for anything but very general conclusions. These stories can, however, serve as important sources for the values of ancient Israel and the final editors of the stories.

Why Is It Difficult to Verify the Historicity of the Ancestral