The bible series tells helps us to study scriptures. Introduction to bible difficulties and bible contradictions. The truth is that there are no errors in the bible, only. The bible easily is crammed with such discrepancies. Unlike the quran, the bible has no problem with itself being translated. For example, using the arabic numerals that we use, suppose a manuscript has the. Doctoral contradictions one area often targeted by bible skeptics is the supposed doctrinal contradictions that can be found in the bible. This table is a very small sampling of contradictory verses, not an exhaustive one. Logically, where there are two conflicting accounts in the bible, at least one must be false, which is perhaps an uncomfortable conclusion for anyone believing that scripture is divinely inspired. Click the search button below to search the entire website including all scripture translations, comments, commentary, bible dictionary, articles, and other pages. Get the ibelieve daily newsletter plus, a free download of the 30 day.
No direct matches for your keyword exist in the king james bible. Muslims often exploit ehrmans work and parade his antichristian rhetoric in. Some critics of the bible say there are discrepancies in the numbers found in the bible, therefore the bible is unreliable and not accurate. Skeptics often charge that the bibles historical books hopelessly contradict each other. Based on this observation, i would recommend a recent, old book, alleged discrepancies of the bible by john w. The answer to 70 apparent contradictions in the king james bible. Initially published anonymously, this short pamphlet basically gives a long list of contradictions in the. This essay, drawn from the investigating the bible email newsletter, addresses a tough question about the bibles reliability. Alleged discrepancies of the bible by john haley nook. For example, the four gospels give four differing accounts as to what was written on the sign that hung on the cross. Critics know well alleged discrepancies in their efforts to discredit the bible. Bible contradictions a barrier for many skeptics bible contradictions the alleged inaccuracies and errors that fill todays bible translations are a major intellectual barrier for many skeptics. Dealing fairly with alleged bible contradictions part i.
However, there are a few genuine a deceptively thick book, considering that most of the so called discrepancies here can easily be reconciled simply by reading the verses in context and. Apr 24, 2012 is it true that the bible contradicts itself. Disputes regarding biblical consistency have a long history. If one is to take the words in the bible literally, how do we explain this. John haley directly addresses this question and many other misunderstandings of scripture. These discrepancies have been translated out in some bible versions. Aside from pioneering literary techniques, the bibles also crammed with some pretty heretical psychology. Should the bible be called the greatest book of contradictions ever. In the mind of the critic, a discrepancy is all the evidence needed to deny the inspiration of the bible. Alleged discrepancies in the bible eugene kimble, ph. Aug 30, 20 a list of apparent contradictions in the bible is making the rounds again online. Alleged discrepancies of the bible by john haley nook book. The bible says the world is only 6,000 years old and was created in six days, but science has proved that the earth is millions of years old.
There are certain verses in the bible where it appears that god, jesus, and. Bible difficulties, or apparent bible contradictions, exist. Bible contradictions explained come reason ministries. We can come to the bible like many do, with aggression and anger and a manipulative attitude, and find things to discredit or disprove the bible. Its no different from any other human book with the usual errors and mistakes. Alleged discrepancies in the bible page 4 of 4 what do. In alleged discrepancies of the bible, john haley directly addresses questions surrounding common misunderstandings of scripture. Oct 23, 2015 posted on october 23, 2015 october 23, 2015 by karla nunez this entry was posted in christianity, christians apologetics, new testament reliability and tagged bart erhman, bible corruption, bruce metzger, christian apologetics, gospels contradictions, islam, mike licona, misquoting jesus, new testament reliability. Our treatment of the discrepancies of the bible bear an. The site looks for and labels with cute little icons any biblical reference to. Contradiction in scripture, alleged go to bible verses about contradiction in scripture, alleged.
Nov 09, 2006 the bible easily is crammed with such discrepancies. And these books that cast doubt into the bible text unfortunately are very popular and sell a lot of copies. In other words, the series points us back to jesus where we should be in the first place. A list of apparent contradictions in the bible is making the rounds again online. The bible is often attacked by critics, especially regarding books of old testament history, because of obvious discrepancies between numbers given in some bible accounts as compared to parallel passages in other accounts. Discrepancies, biblical international standard bible. Through their individual gospelsmatthew, mark, luke, and johnfocused on particular elements of christs. Enemies of the bible frequently point out that the bible is full of discrepancies. What major discrepancies exist between versions of the bible. Many times skeptics will present a list of socall contradictions such as whether god repents, the time of jesus death, and when peter denied him. We can literally read the text in the bible without ever reading the word of god. Selfcontradictions of the bible, free ebook global grey. A list of over 700 inconsistencies in the bible from.
Dec 22, 2005 an examination of the alleged discrepancies of the bible. Whats the single, most blatant contradiction in the bible. Analysis of the original languages of the bible hebrew for the old testament and greek for the new testament can solve many apparent issues. Most of the other discrepancies addressed are either the result of obvious typos on the part of the copyists or an inexact understanding of semantics. Aug 12, 2010 such discrepancies disappear immediately if the reader decides to interpret them in the light of a belief in the truth of the bible. Either the bible is right, no matter how apparent the contradiction, or the bible is wrong.
The existence of a difficult passage is meaningless in verifying or rejecting the inspiration of the bible. An examination of the alleged discrepancies of the bible by haley, john william, 1834publication date 1874 topics bible, evidences, authority publisher andover. First, some of the old hand written manuscripts have copyist errors in them. This question, or one of its variations, has been heard many times by those seeking to share their faith. Study, on alleged discrepancies of the bible, in the. The story of jesus stands or falls on the trustworthiness of the gospels. There are a few discrepancies in our bible that cause some people to question its inerrancy, and consequently, whether or not it is truly gods word. Bible contradictions a matter of translation and context some bible contradictions appear contradictory solely because of the intricacies of bible translation. When people criticize the bible, they often point to contradictions. Its remarkable how many critics refer to their list of contradictions when.
He has hidden things from the wise and prudent and revealed them to. If you want to quibble over a translation, you are quibbling over language, not the bible. What should we make of the discrepancies found in the bible. Genesis god creates light and separates light from darkness, and day from night, on the first day. Every interaction, every biblical discrepancy posed, spurs me to seek out answers.
Bible skeptics have pointed to three types of major bible errors. But one can also come to the bible with a yearning and a desire for a pure heart. Find a list here bible inconsistencies bible contradictions. The internal consistency of the bible concerns the coherence and textual integrity of the bible. Dan barker, copresident of the freedom from religion foundation and one of americas most popular atheists, wrote in his book godless. Again, if you have questions about the skeptics annotated bible or have found something in the skeptics annotated bible that you cannot explain, please feel free to ask us, and we will be happy to provide a personalized answer. Sometimes these attacks undermine the faith of christians who either dont understand the issues or dont have the resources to deal with them. This essay, drawn from the investigating the bible email newsletter, addresses a tough question about the bibles reliability what should we make of the discrepancies found in the bible. If the bible is inspired word for word, as you assert, how do you explain errors and contradictions found in the bible. 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. The term omitted is used when either the phrase or the verse in question is omitted. T he bible has many seeming contradictions within its pages. An examination of the alleged discrepancies of the bible.
An examination of the alleged discrepancies of the bible jubilee. The opponents of christianity often use them in their attempts to discredit christianity. Alleged discrepancies of the bible ebook by john haley. Except for a few very oddball exceptions, even the most conservative christians recognize that the bible is made up of 1. A list of over 700 inconsistencies in the bible umd department of. God creates light and separates light from darkness, and day from night, on the first day. Yet he didnt make the light producing objects the sun and the stars until the fourth day 1.
Alleged discrepancies of the bible is essential for your personal. Read 3 contradictions in the bible and how to explain their truth to agnostics by. Alleged discrepancies in the bible what do the scriptures say. Actually, many muslims adore erhman because he is a former christian who is now a critic of the new testament. The bible then proceeds to mention a ton of other gods. Omissions and contradictions in bible translations courtesy kjbp this table compares various verses in the kjv, niv new international version, nasb, and nwt. The major sources for my list of contradictions include william henry burrs book, selfcontradictions of the bible and john w.
In one place the bible says no man shall see me and live and yet jacob said that he saw the face of god. There are some rather major and fundamental differences between different versions. In a similar fashion, the apparent contradictions of the bible give an opportunity to an unfair mind and a skeptic for explaining away the bible and hiding from themselves the evidence which they might otherwise see. To help christians think through this challenging but important issue, we asked darrell bock, senior research professor of new testament studies at dallas theological seminary, to offer his thoughts. And the border shall turn from azmon unto the torrent of egypt, and shall end at the sea. The bible series is not totally scriptural, but it should encourage the serious believer to study the scriptures and check on the things that seem to be nonscriptural. The bible contains many contrarieties, but very few contradictions, especially for work of. This book is essential for your personal library because it explains questionable passages, helps answer skeptics questions, and contains valuable resource material. Whoever establishes prayers during the nights of ramadan faithfully out of sincere faith and hoping to attain allahs rewards not for showing off, all his past sins will be forgiven. Posts about discrepancies in bible written by admin. Here, lenny responds to several objecions and shows why the approach of these skeptics fails. Its important to point out right off the bat that each of the gospel writers had a particular intention and focus.
As such, i would confine any discrepancies to the original greek and hebrew and aramaic parts of daniel. Jan 02, 2020 the existence of a difficult passage is meaningless in verifying or rejecting the inspiration of the bible. God creates light and separates light from darkness, and day. On the other hand, the affirmation a priori that there can be and are no real discrepancies in the bible is not only an outrage upon the human understanding, but it stands also in contradiction to the spirit. As the torrent of water dried up for the first time in thousands of years. The kjv was based on the textus receptus new testament, a work which was clearly corrupt the last part of revelation was translated from a latin version. An examination of the alleged discrepancies of the bible by haley, john william, 1834. Classic texts that discuss questions of inconsistency from a critical secular perspective include the tractatus theologicopoliticus by baruch spinoza, the dictionnaire philosophique of voltaire, the encyclopedie of denis diderot and the. Our treatment of the discrepancies of the bible bear an intimate relation to our moral character. 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.
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