How do you explain two passages of scripture that seem to contradict one another. Critics of the bible have raised a variety of questions about apparent contradictions and errors in the bible, ethical issues slavery, the destruction of the canaanites, etc. I propose that such alleged discrepancies in the numbers reported in the bible can be resolved with diligent study and illumination by the holy spirit. Among the socalled discrepancies that skeptics claim to have found in the bible is the question of whether or not god is the author of evil. One hundred and seventyseven alleged bible contradictions and discrepancies. An examination of the alleged discrepancies of the bible. Warner june 14, 2019 biblical reliability, writings 21,802 views as a detective, ive learned to accept the variation i see between eyewitness accounts. God has revealed himself and his truth through his creation general revelation and through his writing, in the written word of god, the bible. The second point we must remember before dealing with alleged bible contradictions is.
You might have seen a popular list of 439 alleged bible contradictions thats often referred to as the definitive proof that the bible is flawed. Haley, who wrote the definitive work on the subject, alleged discrepancies of the bible. Dealing fairly with alleged bible contradictions part i. A book for thinking christians and honest skeptics by h. However, when you delve deeper, any and all elements that seem to contradict each other all can be explained. Study, on alleged discrepancies of the bible, in the w atch word and t ruth, the expressions of satisfaction derived from them have been multitudinous.
Some critics of the bible say there are discrepancies in the numbers found in the bible, therefore the bible is unreliable and not accurate. Bible contradictions answered biblical errors mistakes. One of the most frequent concerns many have with the bible is the perceived contradictions that lie within its pages. The anvil rings provides a thorough defense of the bibles inerrancy. This is certainly not a new charge, and the field of apologetics, with its disciplined approach to defending gods word surely has a defined, commonly accepted approach to dealing with alleged discrepancies. Hundreds of books can be pulled up using bible contradictions on. Every so often, i will tackle another biblical text that some call proof that the scriptures are not truly inspired and inerrant. Critics know well alleged discrepancies in their efforts to discredit the bible. In this series pastor nelms looks at several alleged discrepancies in the bible and explains them onebyone. This book is essential for your personal library because it explains questionable passages, helps answer skeptics questions, and contains valuable resource material.
Alleged discrepancies in the bible eugene kimble, ph. Some have assumed that the bible is uninspired ever since their. The reason why we come to the conclusion that a certain work has a contradiction is that we have already gone through the effort to make sure there is no possible. Aug 12, 2010 in my opinion, chief among these is john w. An examination of the alleged discrepancies of the bible john william hayley snippet view 1967. It was actually satan who incited david to make the census knowing that this displeases god 1 chronicles 21.
An examination of the alleged discrepancies of the bible john william hayley full view 1874. The alleged time discrepancies in the bible depends largely on who is doing the computing and what method they are using, was a particular writer writing from the perspective of a civil year or a sacred year, or depending on the circumstances and ones. When we remember that the bible was written over a 1600 year period of time, by some forty authors, living in different ages with different points of view in life and with diverse literary talents and had a part in its production, that the religious and political history of the country was hopelessly complicated, the marvel is, that there are. However, i recommend purchasing the book and keeping it handy as a reference. The importance of the problem the problem raised concerning alleged contradictions in the gospels, or for that matter, anywhere within the bible, is a most serious one and deserves careful consideration. In that count how many fighting men were found in israel. Archer, alleged errors and discrepancies in the original manuscripts of the bible, in inerrancy, edited by norman geisler, zondervan, 1980. Alleged bible contradictions by travis dickinson scripture to memorize the sum of your word is truth, and every one of your righteous ordinances is everlasting. When people criticize the bible, they often point to contradictions. Yet he didnt make the light producing objects the sun and the stars until the fourth day 1. The truth is that there are no errors in the bible, only. A list of over 700 inconsistencies in the bible from. Critics often claim that the bible cannot be true because it has contradictions.
If the bible is inspired word for word, as you assert, how do you explain errors and contradictions found in the bible. Alleged discrepancies of the bible baker book house, reprinted 1977, originally 1874. Keeping faith in an age of reason examines this list and offers christians an intelligent answer to these. Haleys book, an examination of the alleged discrepancies of the bible. Alleged discrepancies of the bible ebook by john haley. Dealing fairly with alleged bible contradictions part i by eric lyons, m. Sometimes these attacks undermine the faith of christians who either dont understand the issues or dont have the resources to deal with them. In the mind of the critic, a discrepancy is all the evidence needed to deny the inspiration of the bible. Ten principles when considering alleged bible contradictions.
Do not be surprised, dear reader, by the size and profuse number of alleged contradictions here. Alleged discrepancies of the bible books pics download. Alleged discrepancies in the bible what do the scriptures say. San bernidino,california,1990 i will now look at a few of the alleged discrepancies in the bible, along with the explanations. Alleged bible contradictions explained by george w. An illustration of a computer application window wayback machine an illustration of an open book.
A ready defense page 177,heres life publishers inc. Just think how much culture has changed in the last 100 years women werent even granted the right to vote until 1920. This book was in turn replying to the 144 biblical. Warner january 30, 2015 biblical reliability, writings 9,664 views ive been slowly working through a number of alleged bible contradictions and difficulties here at, using simple investigative principles ive. Below are some helpful articles, books, and dvds that seek to provide intellectually satisfying answers to their questions. Its remarkable how many critics refer to their list of contradictions when they reject the bible, but have never read the bible itself.
Bible difficulties solutions to alleged errors and. Therefore, we can be assured that when we read the bible we are reading the inspired word of god. It has been reprinted several times since then, and it contains answers to many of these questions, because they have been around for a long time. An examination of the alleged discrepancies of the bible john w. An examination of the alleged discrepancies of the bible jubilee. This chapter uses a similar thematic approach because it will be possible to. Study, on alleged discrepancies of the bible, in the. Dehoff, this book looks at contradictions that people have claimed are in the bible and explains them and why people think they are contradictions. Showing how alleged contradictions arent contradictions at all.
Its no different from any other human book with the usual errors and mistakes. Of course, if the bible does contain inaccuracies, it. Haley lifts the mystery surrounding the supposed contradictions in the bible and sheds new light on confusing passages. Torrey contents chapter introduction 1 a general statement of the case 2 classes of difficulties 3 how shall we deal with the difficulties of the bible. One week before the session, students will take the following assignments. In one place the bible says no man shall see me and live and yet jacob said that he saw the face of god. Based on this observation, i would recommend a recent, old book, alleged discrepancies of the bible by john w. Rules to evaluate alleged bible contradictions and difficulties free bible insert j. Alleged discrepancies of the bible is essential for your personal library because it. An examination of alleged contradictions in the gospels by f. Bumbulis, maryanna white, russ smith, and others 19941995 introduction skip intro and go to the index of contradictions.
Well, here goes the first comes from an alleged contradiction between mark 15. About 90% of these are due to a not so great ability to read. Hard sayings in the bible there are three kinds of hard sayings in the bible, depending upon the particular nuance of the term hard. Nor think that this amount proves that the bible needs defending and twisting. The reference codes that i use refer to the page numbers of haleys book. In alleged discrepancies of the bible, john haley directly addresses questions surrounding common misunderstandings of scripture. Allegations of ethical inconsistency further address the discrepancies. Torrey, difficulties and alleged errors and contradictions in the bible baker book house. An examination of the alleged discrepancies of the bible by haley, john william, 1834.
This is one of the really superb hidden treasures that christians have forgotten, and i hope he will be rediscovered soon. Genesis god creates light and separates light from darkness, and day from night, on the first day. Whatever may be the real underlying reasons for this attitude, the expressed excuses often center on the socalled contradictions of the bible. Who incited david to count the fighting men of israel. Alleged bible difficulties and contradictions bible difficulties, or apparent bible contradictions, exist. Ten principles when considering alleged bible contradictions j. Rules to evaluate alleged bible contradictions and. Explains questionable passages helps answer skeptics questions contains. Please n ote that the page numbers of the pdf file differ from the page numbers of haleys book. Gleason archer on inerrancy edwin chong faith efc, fall 2008 2 outline gleason l. This point was also made in this quote i just read. One bible antagonist cited a rather easytoexplain alleged discrepancy and then proceeded to compare the bible to a cheating husband who has been caught in a contradiction, exposed as a liar, and therefore cant be trusted to tell the truth smith, 1995.
Links alleged biblical contradictions answered do not be surprised, dear reader, by the size and profuse number of alleged contradictions here. The secular web, evil bible, the thinking atheist, and freedom from religion, to name a few. In truth, however, the burden of proof was on the bible. There are many websites fully or partially devoted to pointing out alleged contradictions in the bible. In fact, some of these so called contradictions come about because the bible is not just one book, but 66 different books written over a period of. Bumbulis, maryanna white, russ smith, and others 19941995. Supposed contradictions in gods word are widely advertised by mormons, muslims, modernists, bible skeptics and atheists in an attempt to trash the bible as gods word. Internet archive contributor princeton theological seminary library language english. This booklet is a response to the pamphlet 6 bible contradictions printed by crusade publications of redmond, washington. Difficulties in the bible alleged errors and contradictions by r. Alleged discrepancies of the bible slowly take you through some of the more complicated verses and ideas found within the bible.
Bible contradictions the alleged inaccuracies and errors that fill todays bible translations are a major intellectual barrier for many skeptics. God the father and jesus through the holy spirit were responsible for all scripture, as it says in 2 peter 1. Through the centuries, people have attempted to justify their rejection of the inspiration of the bible for a number of different reasons. The bible contains absolutely no contradictions in what god communicated because god is omniscient and he cannot lie titus 1. Waterford church of christ alleged bible discrepancies. Alleged bible contradictions as we get further from the ancient culture in which the bible was written, it becomes more difficult, in some ways, to interpret what certain things mean. See also a complete harmony of the four gospels see also. Given the publishing date, the contents for alleged discrepancies of the bible are available for free online. This writer begins with two presuppositions 1 god exists 2 god reveals. And wheresoever he shall go in, say ye to the goodman of the house, the master saith, where is the guestchamber, where i shall eat the passover with my disciples. Remember that the bible is a series of books, books that make up the old testament and books that make up the new testament. Bible contradictions answered biblical errors mistakes difficulties discrepancies countered date. Dec 22, 2005 an examination of the alleged discrepancies of the bible.
Page 151 and he sendeth forth two of his disciples, and saith unto them, go ye into the city, and there shall meet you a man bearing a pitcher of water. One of the charges that is consistently leveled against biblical reliability is that the bible is full of contradictions. Alleged discrepancies in the bible page 4 of 4 what do. Rules behind resolving alleged biblical discrepancies.
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