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The Authority and Authenticity of the Christian Bible
What Is the Truth About the Dead Sea Scrolls?
Before the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest manuscripts of the Hebrew Scriptures were from about the ninth and tenth centuries C.E. Could these manuscripts truly be relied upon as faithful transmissions of God’s Word, since the writing of the Hebrew Scriptures was completed well over one thousand years earlier?
Discovering the Bible Over the Centuries
Discover a better-understood Bible by exploring modern-speech translations, which use language accessible to people today and provide a more accurate representation of the original text. Break free from the limitations of the King James Version and delve deeper into God’s Word.
What Basis Did First-Century Jews Have for Being In Expectation of the Messiah?
This article delves deep into the rich tapestry of Old Testament prophecies and the historical context to explain why first-century Jews lived in fervent expectation of the Messiah. It explores the prophecies that fueled this Messianic hope, including those in the books of Daniel, Isaiah, and Micah, among others.
Archaeology and the Early Church: Tracing the Beginnings of Christianity
Archaeology is the study of human history and prehistory through the excavation and analysis of artifacts, structures, and other physical remains. When applied to the study of the early church, archaeology can help to trace the beginnings of Christianity and shed light on the practices and beliefs of the first Christians.
If Someone Says—‘I Don’t Believe in the Bible’
This text explores common skeptics’ doubts regarding the authenticity of the Bible and provides substantiated arguments in its defense. The defenses include the Bible’s factual integrity affirmed by archeology, its ethical framework influencing morality and legality, predictive accuracy in prophecies, textual continuity confirmed by ancient manuscripts, internal consistency despite varied authorship, and life-altering impact. The author argues that these validate the Bible’s authenticity, divine inspiration, and capacity to withstand scrutiny.
Textual Studies of the Hebrew Bible
The Old Testament, the inspired Word of God, how was it copied, maintained as to the textual reliability, and handed down throughout the past three thousand five hundred years?
The Life of Christ: An Archaeological Perspective
The life of Jesus Christ is one of the most studied and debated subjects in human history. For centuries, people have sought to understand the man behind the legend, the historical events that shaped his life, and the impact he had on the world. While the majority of our knowledge of Jesus comes from the Bible, archaeological discoveries have also provided important insights into his life and times.
7Q4 AND 7Q5: Cave 7 of Qumran Dead Sea Manuscripts: Are They Fragments of the Gospel of Mark and 1 Timothy?
WHAT DO WE KNOW?
Some eminent papyrologists, H. Hunger and O. Montevecchi, have affirmed Marcan identification. Still the debate of positive Marcan identification goes on; Some papyrologists argue for it,6 some argue against it, and one scholar has come up with a new identification altogether, namely Zechariah 7:4-5. In addition to proposing Marcan identification for 7Q5, O’Callaghan proposed identification of 1 Timothy 3:16-4:1 for 7Q4.
Uncovering the Past: The Significance of the Paleo-Hebrew Inscription from the Bible Lands Museum
Discover the ancient inscription that supports the Bible’s use of God’s name and the phrase ‘Jehovah of armies’ in daily life during Bible times. Learn about the significance of the find and what it reveals about the religious practices of the Israelites and Judahites in 700-600 BCE.
