Numerous diplomatic letters are quoted, and most scholars believe they are authentic. While there is a genuine Jewish religious faith underlying the book, it is not primarily concerned with promoting a particular theological viewpoint. However, many scholars believe that it is more closely associated with the Sadducees of the day, rather than the Pharisees. This comes from observing that the heroes do not take a strict attitude to Sabbath observance, that emphasis is placed on the priesthood, and