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To: Tenchusatsu who wrote (1513418)	3/17/2025 2:31:40 AM
From: Maple MAGA	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1582507

The stories that form the foundation of the Old Testament likely began as oral traditions, passed down through generations around desert campfires. These narratives, rich with history, myth, and moral teachings, evolved over centuries through retellings by nomadic tribes, elders, and early religious leaders. Long before they were ever written down, they functioned as a cultural glue, reinforcing shared identity and values among the ancient Israelites. With the invention of writing, these oral traditions were gradually recorded, allowing them to take on a more permanent form. The earliest biblical texts were likely compiled during the first millennium BCE, with some of the oldest surviving fragments dating back to the Dead Sea Scrolls. However, even after they were written, these texts remained subject to revision, redaction, and reinterpretation. Religious scribes and later institutions, including the early Catholic Church, played a role in shaping, editing, and sometimes reworking these ancient stories to align with changing theological and political needs. A striking distinction arises when comparing figures like Moses and Jesus. While historical evidence suggests that Jesus was a real historical figure, mentioned in Roman records and non-Christian sources such as Josephus, there is little to no archaeological or historical proof that Moses, as depicted in the Old Testament, ever existed. The Exodus story, in particular, lacks corroborating evidence from Egyptian records, despite its dramatic depiction of plagues, miracles, and mass migrations. Many scholars argue that Moses is a composite or legendary figure, possibly inspired by multiple historical events or individuals but not an actual person as described in the Torah. This process of oral storytelling, eventual codification, and later theological revision demonstrates how ancient myths and legends can take on the weight of historical fact when institutionalized by religious traditions. Whether Moses was a real person or a mythic symbol of deliverance, his story, like many others in the Old Testament, continues to shape cultural and religious beliefs today, long after the last desert campfire faded into the night.