You will find below the index to the contradictions but first i want to discuss some possible objections as to how the contradictions are being resolved. Bible contradictions explained come reason ministries. Nov 01, 2010 the companion volume to this book is demolishing supposed bible contradictions volume 2. Demolishing supposed bible contradictions volume 1 by ken ham. Bible contradictions the alleged inaccuracies and errors that fill todays bible translations are a major intellectual barrier for many skeptics.
Those who make reference to the thousands of contradictions in the bible are usually unable to name one. The question of internal consistency in the bible also involves the attribution of authorship to its books. Another point is related to the one above, namely, the alleged contradictions are often a function of a particular interpretation. It is the conviction of the present author that how many alleged bible contradictions one may test and falsify, there will always be an understandable hesitancy about the reliability of the biblical account. Even though accepted and common definitions of the two terms often make them synonymous, inconsistencies do not necessarily equate to contradictions. The term omitted is used when either the phrase or the verse in question is omitted. Jay smith, alex chowdhry, toby jepson, james schaeffer and edited by craig winn the first to present his case seems right, till another comes forward and questions him. How do we answer supposed bible contradictions and difficulties. Apologetics press the myth of factual bible contradictions. Humanists claim there are contradictions in the bible god asks. The answer to 70 apparent contradictions in the king james bible.
But, surely says the critic, such stories cannot be taken seriously in our modern age of science and technology. A coin called daric before solomon began building the holy house of god, his father david challenged the israelites to consecrate themselves by bringing an offering to the lord that would be used in the temples construction 1 chronicles 29. Bible contradictions answered biblical errors mistakes. Contradictions in the bible identified verse by verse and. They are in books and websites and so are other supposed errors. However, different contexts create contradictory verses in the bible. In addition, there is no regret for any contradictions or errors that actually exist in the modern. After all, there are too many bible contradictions. Who incited david to count the fighting men of israel. Secularists often accuse the bible of being full of contradictions. And with all those contradictions, how does that affect your trust in the bible, or even in the author of the bible the holy spirit. No going to bother giving you the rest of your answers. Book 1 of 2 in the demolishing supposed bible contradictions series.
Since the bible is actually many books of different genres by several different authors, the critics assumption leads her astray if it is used to create contradictions. Skeptics say there are over 150 contradictions in the bible, yet, by knowing history, comparing greek and hebrew words and having been to israel, perry exposes the alleged lies of biblical contradictions. Bible contradictions and answers evidence for god from science. In fairness to those who believe in the bible, i make no assumptions that any of these contradictions are true. Contradictions in the bible identified verse by verse and explained using the most uptodate scholarly information about the bible, its texts, and the men who wrote them by dr. Crack your knuckles and warm your fingers up for all this scrolling that will come. Properly read, the bible is the most potent force for atheism ever conceived. If a person reads the bible, without being on a mission to find contradictions, heshe will find the bible to be understandable, consistent, and in harmony. The internal consistency of the bible concerns the coherence and textual integrity of the bible. God has revealed himself and his truth through his creation general revelation and through his writing, in the written word of god, the bible.
This book was in turn replying to the 144 biblical contradictions found in the following book and many of these same ones are answered below. This table is a very small sampling of contradictory verses, not an exhaustive one. Demolishing supposed bible contradictions volume 2 offers 40 powerful explanations to prove it. Clear and concise answers from genesis to revelation. The bible is filled with mistakes and contradictions. Addressing the problem of contradictions in the bible, the original text of. Isaac asimov all scripture is given by inspiration of god, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. No matter if youre christian, jewish, islamic or atheist, we can all agree on one point. The companion volume to this book is demolishing supposed bible contradictions volume 2. These contradictions make it impossible to obey every instruction in the bible. Apr 18, 2018 paul said, god is not the author of confusion, i corinthians 14. If you actively witness for christ, it wont take long before you hear these words. A list of over 700 inconsistencies in the bible from. See also a complete harmony of the four gospels see also.
Jesus and the hidden contradictions of the gospels. Do you have concerns about bible passages that have bothered you for years. Many people have the impression that the bible is simply an outdated book of fairytales and contradictions. The answer to 70 apparent contradictions in the king james. Yet he did not personally build it, for the article adds that more than 20,000 workers were employed in its construction. Are there good answers to alleged bible contradictions. Encyclopedia of alleged bible contradictions answered and. I recently had a discussion with someone about the perfection and preservation of the kjv. Jesus and the hidden contradictions of the gospels the new testament contains multiple versions of the life and teachings of jesus. Much is prophecy with some poetry, songs, wise sayings, and other prose thrown in. A coin called daric before solomon began building the holy house of god, his father david challenged the israelites to consecrate themselves by bringing an offering to the lord that would be used in the temples construction 1. Demolishing supposed bible contradictions set book set. We are told that biblical stories are fine for children, and perhaps they even contain some moral value. Mar 12, 2010 jesus and the hidden contradictions of the gospels the new testament contains multiple versions of the life and teachings of jesus.
Bible contradictions answered biblical errors mistakes difficulties discrepancies. A collection of seeming contradictions in the bible with solutions and explanations. Then, in verses 35 51 and all of chapter 25, jesus answered the disciples last question. Identified verse by verse and explained using the most uptodate scholarly information about the bible, its texts, and the men who wrote them by dr. Demolishing supposed bible contradictions volume 1. Explaining supposed contradictions how can you believe a book thats full of contradictions. Multipurpose in scope and userfriendly in format, the big book of bible difficulties offers the resources of five books in one. Paul said, god is not the author of confusion, i corinthians 14. The list below contains every major bible difficulty from genesis to revelation. Bart ehrman, the author of jesus, interrupted, says they are at. Contradicting bible contradictions answering bible.
In studying creation accounts, many skeptics will claim that the bible holds two different creations accounts the six days of genesis 1 and a different version in genesis 2. Apologists have many criticisms about identifying contradictions, and in many cases they go out of their way to add things to the bible in order to explain them away. Observers of history have different viewpoints in their reporting. Where were you when i laid the foundation of the earth. Addressing the problem of contradictions in the bible, the original text of the gospels and the topic of translations. Identified verse by verse and explained using the most uptodate scholarly information about the bible, its texts, and the. 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. If this is the best that zathras can do, he should go pick up a hundred year old book on higher criticism. Yet when they are challenged to cite such contradictions, critics will usually generalize by suggesting, oh, there are many of them. Admittedly, yes, there are some passages that are difficult to explain.
Muslims talk often about the many contradictions in the bible. Have you ever considered the fact that there are numerous contradictions in the bible. This article gives a short impression concerning my book jesus stenographers. Keep in mind, however, that what constitutes a valid problem is to some extent a matter of opinion. Exposing the contradictions in the bible cd perry stone.
Demolishing supposed bible contradictions volume 1 book. It is necessary to rightly divide the lords instructions for us today from the instructions in time past or for those in the ages to come. Contradictions in the bible identified verse by verse. To be fully god means freedom from finite forms and from helplessness, and to be full man means the absence of divinity. What follows is a reply to a list of 143 purported bible contradictions, along with a suggestion for more contradictions not found in this list. There are hundreds of denominations and sects, all using the. A lot of people think that the bible has contradictions in it and, therefore, it cannot be trusted. An examination of alleged contradictions in the gospels by f. Disputes regarding biblical consistency have a long history. If the bible is inspired word for word, as you assert, how do you explain errors and contradictions found in the bible.
Islam came in africa peacefully while christianity was imposed on africans by the white colonists who colonized africa, there is no a single contradiction in the quran, while there are numerous and uncountable contradictions in the manmade bible. An inconsistency involves a lack of harmonious uniformity, regularity, steady continuity, or agreement. Genesis god creates light and separates light from darkness, and day from night, on the first day. For instance, the words of the torah, or the first five books of the old testament, have traditionally been believed to be by the hand of moses, and the new testament gospels have been attributed to the four evangelists. However, when the supposed contradictions are carefully examined, the conflict dissolves. Answers to biblical contradictions what about all those passages in. Dec 15, 20 i recently had a discussion with someone about the perfection and preservation of the kjv. In that count how many fighting men were found in israel. Just know you dont bother people who study and know the bible kjv is true. Contradictions archives what do the scriptures say. Haley answers to tough questions from every book of the bible.
Contradicting bible contradictions answering bible contradictions. We are told that biblical stories are fine for children. Clear and concise answers from genesis to revelation geisler, norman l. Of course, if the bible does contain inaccuracies, it.
Dealing fairly with alleged bible contradictions part i. This interesting study proves the inspiration of the holy scriptures. Top 20 most damning bible contradictions bob seidensticker. I have heard that there are books that are missing from the bible. Every analyst of the bible should realize that the book is a veritable miasma of. There is an increasing focus in our culture on dismissing the bible and its authority. At least those arguments against inspiration had some depth. Is the old testament a book of gods wrath and the new testament a. The misunderstanding is due to a lack of study of the scriptures. These resources are not created by amazing discoveries and may contain occasional explanations that do not coincide with beliefs expressed on this website.
It is more logical to accept discrepancies if there was an oral tradition. This page provides a subject index of the answers to the more than 180 accusations against the bible on the american humanists atheists web site. Jesus therefore answered and said unto them, murmur not among yourselves. We make no apology for using only the bible to answer any alleged contradictions without any use of invented hebrewgreek meanings, the best authorities, or falsified works like the septuagint, in an attempt to prove the bible is correct. In one place the bible says no man shall see me and live and yet. Ham wrote in the foreword, many people today buy into the assertion that the bible is full of contradictions, but they havent bothered to look into the claim for themselves. Geisler is cofounder and former dean of southern evangelical seminary. These lists are meant to identify possible problems in the bible, especially those that are inherent in a literalist or fundamentalist interpretation.
In our discussion i pointed out several contradictions found in the kjv proving it wasnt perfect. The list below contains every major bible difficulty from. October 27, 2017 common questions answered, scripture add comment. Humanists claim there are contradictions in the bible. But the bible is replete with contradictions and inconsistencies. Its remarkable how many critics refer to their list of contradictions when they reject the bible, but have never read the bible itself. This booklet is a response to the pamphlet 6 bible contradictions printed by crusade publications of redmond, washington. Omissions and contradictions in bible translations courtesy kjbp this table compares various verses in the kjv, niv new international version, nasb, and nwt. Read more is the passage in matthew 19 a contradiction. The problem of contradictions in the bible youtube. This writer begins with two presuppositions 1 god exists 2 god reveals. You may disagree that these are, in fact, genuine biblical problems, but it is the authors opinion that a perfect and. Yet he didnt make the light producing objects the sun and the stars until the fourth day 1.
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