Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. In the ancient Near East, history was viewed as a linear progression toward an end point
2. Historical documents from the ancient Near East were often propaganda clothed in historical attire
3. The history of Israel only highlighted the success of its kings and never the failures
4. The purpose of the Bible's Historical liturature is to teach about God
5. In order to best interpret the historical books, we should think of them as theological instead of historical


1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. True

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