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The numbers mentioned in the census are considered precise and literal by the Christian tradition.
The numbers mentioned in the census are considered precise and literal by the Christian tradition.
True
Dr. Rossani's four basic positions are all historical in nature.
Dr. Rossani's four basic positions are all historical in nature.
False
The longest discussion in the book of Numbers is about the cohesion of the material.
The longest discussion in the book of Numbers is about the cohesion of the material.
False
The census numbers mentioned in the Torah are an exact enumeration of the wilderness generation.
The census numbers mentioned in the Torah are an exact enumeration of the wilderness generation.
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The tribe of Levi was included in the numbering of the fighting men in Numbers chapter 1.
The tribe of Levi was included in the numbering of the fighting men in Numbers chapter 1.
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The second interpretation of the census numbers comes from the book of Samuel.
The second interpretation of the census numbers comes from the book of Samuel.
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The census numbers are considered meaningless because they are not supported by archaeological evidence.
The census numbers are considered meaningless because they are not supported by archaeological evidence.
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The sons of Joseph were not divided into two tribes in the census of Numbers chapter 1.
The sons of Joseph were not divided into two tribes in the census of Numbers chapter 1.
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The numbering of Israel in the Torah took place only at Sinai.
The numbering of Israel in the Torah took place only at Sinai.
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The number of men from the tribe of Reuben in the census of Numbers chapter 1 was an exact number, not a round number.
The number of men from the tribe of Reuben in the census of Numbers chapter 1 was an exact number, not a round number.
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The issue of large numbers is unique to the book of Numbers in the Torah.
The issue of large numbers is unique to the book of Numbers in the Torah.
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The census in Numbers chapter 1 only included men who were not fighting men.
The census in Numbers chapter 1 only included men who were not fighting men.
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According to the minority school, the census numbers in the Bible refer to the army of Israel in the wilderness.
According to the minority school, the census numbers in the Bible refer to the army of Israel in the wilderness.
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The population of Israel under David and Solomon was estimated to be around 1 million.
The population of Israel under David and Solomon was estimated to be around 1 million.
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The biblical text records the same census during the days of Moses and David.
The biblical text records the same census during the days of Moses and David.
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The army of David consisted of fighting men from 18 to 60 years of age.
The army of David consisted of fighting men from 18 to 60 years of age.
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The census numbers in the Bible are considered to be approximate and not literal.
The census numbers in the Bible are considered to be approximate and not literal.
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Archaeological evidence suggests that the population of Israel under David and Solomon was around 2 million.
Archaeological evidence suggests that the population of Israel under David and Solomon was around 2 million.
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