In the mind of the critic, a discrepancy is all the evidence needed to deny the inspiration of the bible. Traviss writing and research focus is primarily in the areas of philosophy, christian apologetics, and faith and culture. This booklet is a response to the pamphlet 6 bible contradictions printed by crusade publications of redmond, washington. We have selected samples of the most frequently used and, generally, the most difficult alleged bible discrepancies andor contradictions, and have performed the indepth, painstaking research necessary to answer them. Communion wine and bible temperance by william thayer. Haley directly addresses the origin of bible discrepancies, disagreements in doctrine regarding the nature of the triune god and of mankind, and then takes on historical references of people. The truth is, faithful, christian apologists have no reason to avoid the questions posed by mckinsey or anyone else regarding the reliability of the bible.
Haley lifts the mystery surrounding the supposed contradictions in the bible and sheds new light on confusing passages. The bible knowledge commentary is a verse by verse, phrase by phrase walk through the entire bible. One of the charges that is consistently leveled against biblical reliability is that the bible is full of contradictions. 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. The opponents of christianity often use them in their attempts to discredit christianity. An examination of the alleged discrepancies of the bible by haley, john william, 1834. Alleged discrepancies in the bible page 4 of 4 what do. Its remarkable how many critics refer to their list of contradictions when they reject the bible, but have never read the bible itself. Biblical errors mistakes difficulties discrepancies countered page 3. 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.
The niv1984 bible in pdf format download the niv1984 bible in doc format. 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. Lead to value the spirit above the letter of the bible another reason why alleged discrepancies were allowed according to haley is to lead christians to value the spirit beyond the letter of the scriptures, and to prize the essentials of christianity rather than its form and accidents. The truth is that there are no errors in the bible, only. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
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. A list of over 700 inconsistencies in the bible from. Alleged discrepancies in the bible eugene kimble, ph. Archer, alleged errors and discrepancies in the original manuscripts of the bible, in inerrancy, edited by. Evolution deity of christ doctrinal matters existence of god. In this abridged version of alleged discrepancies of the bible, haley directly addresses these questions and many other misunderstandings of scripture. Nov 01, 2003 in alleged discrepancies of the bible, john haley directly addresses questions surrounding common misunderstandings of scripture. Some critics of the bible say there are discrepancies in the numbers found in the bible, therefore the bible is unreliable and not accurate.
Alleged discrepancies of the bible by john haley nook. Whatever may be the real underlying reasons for this attitude, the expressed excuses often center on the socalled contradictions of the bible. You are mistaken, not knowing the scriptures nor the. The third thing to be said about the difficulties in the bible is that there are many more, and much greater, difficulties in the way of the doctrine that holds the bible to be of human origin, and hence fallible, than there are in the way of the doctrine that holds the bible to be of divine origin, and hence infallible. Travis dickinson is associate professor of philosophy and christian apologetics at southwestern seminary.
If someone says that x exists, the burden is on that person to provide a case for the existence of x. Please n ote that the page numbers of the pdf file differ from the page numbers of haleys book. When people criticize the bible, they often point to contradictions. Some of these resources are texts while others are in audio format. This question, or one of its variations, has been heard many times by those seeking to share their faith. God has revealed himself and his truth through his creation general revelation and through his writing, in the written word of god, the bible. Yet he didnt make the light producing objects the sun and the stars until the fourth day 1. In alleged discrepancies of the bible, john haley directly addresses questions surrounding common misunderstandings of scripture. Its difficult to imagine that something as threatening as alleged bible contradictions could have a positive purpose. Sometimes these attacks undermine the faith of christians who either dont understand the issues or dont have the resources to deal with them. The good news bible reading program april 2002 2 highlights to think about from this months reading introduction to exodus exodus 12 april 4 exodus is the record of israels birth as a nation, says the new open bible introductory notes to exodus.
Aug 12, 2010 presuppositional discrepancies a number of alleged bible discrepancies could be described as presuppositional discrepancies. We may find many of the alleged discrepancies quite trifling e. The myth of factual bible contradictions eric lyons hard sayings of the bible paul pollard, j. This commentary explains problem passages, alleged discrepancies, customs, geographical locations, key hebrew, aramaic and greek words. The completeness with which the dominie had solved the alleged discrepancies of the bible which they had taken to him, and the ease with which he brushed away diffi culties, inspired these two ardent young christian work ers with a sort of military enthusiasm to rout the agnos tic club, horse, foot, and dragoons. Alleged discrepancies of the bible books pics download. It includes for each book an introduction discussion of author, historical background, purpose, features, outline. Alleged discrepancies in the bible page 2 of 4 what do.
About 90% of these are due to a not so great ability to read. This should be thoroughly investigated before charging the. Genesis god creates light and separates light from darkness, and day from night, on the first day. Resources for dealing with alleged bible contradictions. Alleged discrepancies of the bible slowly take you through some of the more complicated verses and ideas found within the bible. Showing how alleged contradictions arent contradictions at all. This volume answers allegations raised by skeptics about contradictions and discrepancies in the bible.
Does genesis 4 indicate that god specifically created others besides adam and eve. The anvil rings provides a thorough defense of the bibles inerrancy. Nor think that this amount proves that the bible needs defending and twisting. Alleged discrepancies americas culture war creation vs. 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. What i mean by the term is that there are a number of alleged discrepancies that are only discrepancies because of the presuppositions of the one making the allegations. Page 119 if there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, and the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them.
Discrepancies, biblical international standard bible. Preach the word the bible when we hold a bible in our hands, we hold the greatest collection of books that has been, or will ever be, written. Remember that the bible is a series of books, books that make up the old testament and books that make up the new testament. Biblical errors mistakes difficulties discrepancies countered. 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 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. 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 audience, did the author alternate. An examination of the alleged discrepancies of the bible by haley, john william, 1834publication date 1874 topics bible, evidences, authority publisher andover.
Introductory resources for alleged bible contradictions, discrepancies and errors. Another point is related to the one above, namely, the alleged contradictions are often a function of a particular interpretation. That is exactly what this section of our web site is intended to do. Rules behind resolving alleged biblical discrepancies. If the bible is inspired word for word, as you assert, how do you explain errors and. The reference codes that i use refer to the page numbers of haleys book. 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. Greene, the born again skeptics guide to the bible madison. 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 what do the scriptures say. The bible knowledge commentary bkc logos bible software. It is a general rule in philosophy that the person who proposes must explain and defend.
He who will not use the thoughts of other mens brains proves that he has no brains of his own. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. In one place the bible says no man shall see me and live and yet jacob said that he saw the face of god. Haleys book, an examination of the alleged discrepancies of the bible. Alleged biblical contradictions in spite of all the bible s claim, and the innumerable evidences, of its divine inspiration, skeptics still continue to reject the bible as the authoritative word of god. 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. Torrey, difficulties and alleged errors and contradictions in the bible baker book house. It is a collection of 66 books, written by about 40 authors, on three continents africa, asia, europe, over a period of 1500 to 1600 years. For our purpose, a discrepancy in scripture would be an idea, a thought, or a statement that appears discordant with or contradictory to other ideas or statements elsewhere in the bible. Based on this observation, i would recommend a recent, old book, alleged discrepancies of the bible by john w. Alleged discrepancies of the holy bible first, it would be prudent to speak of the burden of proof.
Its no different from any other human book with the usual errors and mistakes. Critics know well alleged discrepancies in their efforts to discredit the bible. Ten principles when considering alleged bible contradictions. This writer begins with two presuppositions 1 god exists 2 god reveals. Difficulties in the bible alleged errors and contradictions by r. Alleged biblical contradictions in spite of all the bibles claim, and the innumerable evidences, of its divine inspiration, skeptics still continue to reject the bible as the authoritative word of god. Dealing with discrepancies in the bible kwabena donkor what is a discrepancy in the bible. Archer, alleged errors and discrepancies in the original manuscripts of the bible, in inerrancy, edited by norman geisler, zondervan, 1980. Min after cain killed abel and was declared a fugitive and vagabond by god genesis 4. Bible reference works library davids bible megasite. Reading apologists writings is a good way to check whether an alleged discrepancy is plausible or not. Alleged bible difficulties and contradictions bible difficulties, or apparent bible contradictions, exist.
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