Much of what we know today about the ancient Hebrews comes from the Hebrew Bible, known to Christians as the Old Testament. For example, the Hebrew Bible gives an account of the wanderings of the nomadic Hebrews in ancient times, their eventual settlement, and their periods of exile. However, many modern scholars take issue with using the Hebrew Bible as a historical source. Which of the following statements best describes why using the Hebrew Bible as a direct source is problematic?