Explore demographic disparities in biblical accounts, focusing on Genesis, Exodus, and Numbers. Through textual scrutiny and mathematical models, unravel the enigmas of ancient Israelite society. Discover the delicate balance between narrative tradition and empirical evidence, shedding light on historical complexities.
Examining the Gospels’ Accounts : Call of the First Disciples
So which is the correct Gospel account concerning the choice of Jesus’ first apostles ? Between Mt. 4, 12 – 22 ; Mk. 1, 14 – 20 ; Lk. 5, 1 – 11 ; Jn. 1, 35 – 42, which is the correct Gospel account regarding the call of the first disciples of Jesus ?
On The Reliability Of Luke As A Historian
One of the most popular argument often proposed by missionaries as “evidence” that Luke was “inspired”, or at least someone who we can blindly trust without second thoughts, is as follows : he was an excellent historian who conducted a careful investigation during the course of composing his books.
Textual Criticism : Resolving The Christian “I‑Know-Nothing” Multi-Problem
Occasionally, we come across Christians face-to-face and, more frequently, on the Internet, who, when informed that the text of the gospels underwent corruption during their transmission, often react with the following type of questions : “When ? Who did the corruption ? In what country ? Before or after Muhammad ? Why was it done ? How come no one noticed it?” These type of seemingly “innocent” questions merely reveal the incalculably colossal ignorance of the person in question.
An Eye-Opening Biblical Narration : The Curious Case of Canaan
In a perplexing biblical account, Noah’s son Ham’s actions lead to a generational curse on innocent Canaan. This raises profound questions about justice and fairness. Explore the moral complexities of this narrative and its implications.