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Can You Trust the Bible?
An Evidence-Based Journey Through Its History and Accuracy
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Ever wonder how the most widely recognized, influential book in human history came to take its present form?While many have contemplated this question, few ever dive deeper.Can You Trust the Bible? will challenge your fundamental understanding of biblical events and facts.Written in a conversational tone, yet filled with verified evidence, Can You Trust the Bible? is accessible to everyone.
Examine the evidence then decide for yourself.
Whether you are looking to deepen your faith, seeking answers to your toughest questions, or exploring the scriptures for the first time, Can You Trust the Bible? will provide the evidence and fresh insights you need. Here are just a few samples of you will see...
What is the first evidence of man attempting to communicate?
Anthropologists were ecstatic at the discovery of the cave drawings at Lascaux, France. Most of these drawings depict large animals and are estimated to date between 15,000 and 17,600 BC.
See your initials written in Ancient Cuniform!
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So, how old is the Bible?
Much older than you might think. For example, copies of Biblical texts composed during the First Temple Period (960 - 586 BC) are among the most significant findings in the Dead Sea Scrolls collection.
Is there any verifiable evidence outside the Bible?
So what evidence is there of the early Christian community outside the Bible? Enter Pliny the Younger.
A short excerpt from Chapter 2: The Beginnings of the Bible
The original Hebrew texts used only the 22 letters of the ancient Hebrew alphabet, representing consonantal sounds. Ancient Hebrew contained no written vowels as distinct letters. Vowel sounds were added through oral tradition and long-established usage. Thankfully, this is easier to understand than it sounds. Consider this line of consonants:Lv th Lrd yr GdIf you can figure out what the author wrote, you see how a consonant-only language can still be comprehensible. In fact, this type of “writing” is frequently used today in acronyms such as BTW, LOL, and ASAP — just look at your text messages!
Decide for yourself.
We'll present the evidence. You draw your own conclusions. God gave all of us free-will that we might decide for ourselves whether to believe in Him or not. Why? He never wanted to force us to love Him. Because forced love can never be genuine.
The author, Ted, and his wife, Julie.
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So what's next for you?
While the Bible is meant for everyone, it was specifically written for YOU.I encourage you to explore the Bible, to discover the life changing truths contained within it, and intentionally study it for all it is worth. Weigh the evidence. Check out the validity of what you read.Then most importantly, put what you learn about the Bible, about God, and about yourself into practice in your everyday life. Many blessings to you!