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. A list of over 700 inconsistencies in the bible from. If, on the other hand, the bible is divinely inspired it cannot. Torrey, difficulties and alleged errors and contradictions in the bible baker bo. Common bible difficulties with resolutions north coast calvary. Enemies of the bible have long insisted that the bible is filled with contradictions. Bible contradictions and difficulties in the past 42 years of examining all of the purported contradictions of the bible, i have never seen one that is valid. A few years ago, a gentleman wrote apologetics press.
Resources for dealing with alleged bible contradictions. Dealing with apparent contradictions in scripture john kitchen. Encyclopedia of bible difficulties search the history of over 552. Boice argues for the historical and scientific truthfulness of scripture by selecting a few of the bestknown and most representative attacks and demonstrating that the alleged difficulty presents no insoluble problem when it is dealt with by an appropriate and reasonable methodology. However, if a bible student is determined to find an error in the bible, you will find it. Alleged bible contradictions explained dehoff publications. Even if i took the time to answer all these alleged contradictions, would this change the minds of any muslims. Factual errors and internal contradictions in the bible.
Bible contradictions answered biblical errors mistakes difficulties discrepancies countered date. Bumbulis, maryanna white, russ smith, and others 19941995 introduction skip intro and go to the index of contradictions. Most important, this growing sense of completeness can also help us to know and trust the lord. Alleged discrepancies of the bible international college of the bible. Torrey does not attempt to take up in detail every conceivable difficulty that could be found in the bible. If we read the bible at face value, without a preconceived bias for finding errors, we will find it to be a coherent, consistent, and relatively easytounderstand book. Hard sayings in the bible there are three kinds of hard sayings in the bible, depending upon the particular nuance of the term hard. The failure of alleged contradictions in history the first evidence to support gaussens assertion that alleged errors do not exist is the fact that opponents of christianity from the very earliest times have attempted to find contradictions in the bible. Genesis god creates light and separates light from darkness, and day from night, on the first day. Again, context is supremely important when handling bible difficulties. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any. Torreys most famous work is the person and work of the holy spirit and he wrote many other books that are still well read today. Scientific, historical errors and mistakes in the bible. Nov 27, 2008 bible difficulties, or apparent bible contradictions, exist.
Torreys classic look at some of the best known bible difficulties. Jan 01, 2009 usually the problem with alleged bible contradictions and difficulties is with our interpretation, theology, or approach to the text, not with the actual text itself. Oriel beltran dumanon has more than 44 years of pastoral experience in 5 churches. Even fewer have analyzed any of the alleged contradictions. The issue of consistency is important in defending the bible against hostile attacks, but it is also significant for encouraging faith. This one is his study and analysis of the perceived inconsistencies found in the bible. It has been alleged that there are obvious errors in the bible and thus the doctrine of. Errors critics make when interpreting the bible by norman geisler the inerrancy of the bible by norman geisler alleged errors in the bible. If such is the case, then the bible cannot be held as inspired or infallible. Geisler also answers the errantists charges against inerrantists of being unbiblical, unhistorical, using the slippery slope argument. Rather, he simply takes up those objections, two dozen in all, of. The answer to 70 apparent contradictions in the king james bible.
Perhaps, but only if they were sincerely and honestly interested in answers. An examination of the alleged discrepancies of the bible jubilee. Solutions to alleged errors and contradictions in the bible. Torrey examines some of the difficulties surrounding the bible, and he explains. Revealing the hidden contradictions in the bible, bart ehrman seeks to build a case that there are. Yet he didnt make the light producing objects the sun and the stars until the fourth day 1. It is not the part of the bible i dont understand that troubles me the most. Jul 05, 2012 introductory resources for alleged bible contradictions, discrepancies and errors. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading difficulties in the bible. Torreys original difficulties in the bible, edward andrews answers todays most challenging question. Verses contradicting each other or the laws of logic external errors2. Does the bible contain errors, discrepancies, contradictions. Question 10 why should the subject of bible difficulties be.
To unbelievers, bible errors are one of the main reasons, if not the chief reason, why they have rejected the bible as gods word. Difficulties may include alleged contradictions, discrepancies, conflicts, factual errors, logical errors, absurdities, anachronisms, failed prophecies, and anything else that casts doubt on the authenticity or inerrancy of the bible. Torrey, difficulties and alleged errors and contradictions in the bible. Pdf answers to alleged 101 contradictions in the bible. In addition, there is no regret for any contradictions or errors that actually exist in the modern. Whenever historical accounts of the bible are called in question on the basis of alleged disagreement with the findings of archaeology or the testimony of ancient nonhebrew documents, always remember that the bible is itself an archaeological document of the highest caliber. Examples of dealing with bible difficulties what some of the authors of fbvi would call contradictions in the ot and nt are given. Having examined over the last 50 years nearly of these alleged errors in the bible see the big book of bible difficulties.
Sometimes these attacks undermine the faith of christians who either dont understand the issues or dont have the resources to deal with them. How do we answer supposed bible contradictions and difficulties. The fundamental doctrines of the christian faith gutenberg ebook. Some moral difficulties in the bible inter varsity. Read difficulties in the bible alleged errors and contradictions. The opponents of christianity often use them in their attempts to discredit christianity.
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. Difficulties and alleged errors and contradictions in the bible. Dealing fairly with alleged bible contradictions part i. Introduction to bible difficulties and contradictions is. Scientific errors statements that conflict with facts about reality we have learned through scientific investigation can be found throughout the bible because the biblical texts were written at times when human knowledge about our world was quite limited. Alleged bible contradictions explained dehoff publicatio.
Here are all solutions to difficult bible passages from genesis to revelation. Errors and contradictions in the bible tim challies. In that count how many fighting men were found in israel. They found there miss rysen, for years the successful teacher of the young mens bible class, from which they had. Contradictions between muslim traditions and the quran other web web sites with pages on errors, contradictions or problems in the quran. Resolving alleged contradictions in the bible webflow. Who incited david to count the fighting men of israel. Difficulties in the bible alleged errors and contradictions by r. The answer to 70 apparent contradictions in the king james. Many bible difficulties result from a minor error on the part of a copyist in the. Bart ehrman is a professor at the university of north carolina at chapel hill who has written numerous books attacking the reliability of the bible, including jesus interrupted, misquoting jesus, forged, and how jesus became god barts book, jesus interrupted.
Alleged bible difficulties and contradictions bible difficulties, or apparent bible contradictions, exist. Does the bible contain errors, contradictions, or discrepancies. Bible difficulties and bible contradictions matt slick. Its difficult to imagine that something as threatening as alleged bible contradictions could have a positive purpose. The issue of consistency is important in defending the bible against hostile. Sep 12, 2010 if the bible was divinely inspired, then why would it have so many really obvious contradictions. Bible contradictions and difficulties robert clifton robinson. Alleged errors and contradictions kindle edition by torrey, r. A general statement of the case classes of difficulties how shall we deal with the difficulties of the bible. Boice argues for the historical and scientific truthfulness of scripture by selecting a few of the bestknown and most representative attacks and demonstrating that the alleged difficulty presents no insoluble problem when it is dealt with by an.
Difficulties and alleged errors and contradictions in the bible por r. John haley, however, lists reasons why god allowed these apparent. Difficulties and alleged errors and contradictions in the bible r a torrey. Countering bible contradictions amazing discoveries. There are many more questions and issues to be discussed, about history, archeology, authenticity, textual integrity, interpretation of passages, etc. Below are some helpful articles, books, and dvds that seek to provide intellectually satisfying answers to their questions. 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. Alleged contradictions in the bible may be copyist errors. Answering bible difficulties by don stewart educating our world. Difficulties may include alleged contradictions, discrepancies, conflicts, factual errors, logical errors, absurdities, anachronisms, failed prophecies, and anything else that casts doubt on the authenticity or inerrancy.
This page is only about the topic of errors and contradictions in the bible. Difficulties in the bible alleged errors and contradictions r. A download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Some muslim websites assert that there are hundreds of contradictions in the bible and give lists of dozens or even 101 contradictions in the bible. Scripture quotations are from the new king james version. Torrey estas por descargar difficulties and alleged errors and contradictions in the bible en pdf, e pub y otros formatos. Verses contradicting the earlier revelations further. The source of these supposed contradictions is always from someone who is antagonistic to the christian god or his bible. One function of christian apologetics is to explain, justify, and resolve difficulties or hard questions about the bible. The antiquity of man according to the bible and according to science where did cain get his wife. Bart ehrman errors and mistakes in his attacks on the bible. How do we handle bible difficulties and contradictions. Difficulties and alleged errors and contradictions in the. Alleged discrepancies of the bible baker book house.
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