The author uses both evidence and logic to deny and argue in favor of a connection between Akhenaten's version of monotheism and the early Hebrew version. For example, the author uses historical evidence suggesting that monotheism evolved "several centuries after Akhenaten's death" to deny that any connection exists between the two. He also argues that there is no direct evidence indicating that "Egyptian monotheists extend[ed] the aten's power beyond Egypt". Scholars also "would say [out] flatly that there weren't any Hebrews at all during the time". So, where did Hebrews get the idea of monotheism? The author deduces that it would be easy for Hebrews to arrive at the conclusion of worshipping in only one god. On the other hand, the author