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Historians often agree on the data available, yet they may reach vastly different conclusions based on their methodologies. The scholar pointed out that while some inferred conclusions hold merit, others are simply incorrect. This nuanced discussion leads to a crucial aspect of historiography: how oral traditions transition into written texts, which then must be critically analyzed. The scholar referenced historical textual evidence, notably the Dead Sea Scrolls, which significantly influenced our understanding of biblical history.