Foremost biblical scholar and professor Niels Peter Lemche in his book "The Israelites in History and Tradition" admits that there is no historicity to the Israelite legends.

He states: "According to prevalent view, almost any source should be given priority in the analysis of humankind’s historical past".

This is total capitulation; while he tries to justify the Biblical material for inspirational purposes he is telling every preacher and Imam who tries to state the Bible is accurate: "You are a liar"!

While this and a great many other books of the same nature are mainly read among the "scholarly elite" what do you think is in store for the religious community now?

I think the religious community will continue to be assaulted by scientific discoveries and research.