Who was Terah, Abraham’s father? What kind of person was he? The Bible provides a half dozen vague clues. Is there any other evidence to consider? A series of clay tablets from four-thousand-year-old archives just might. This article explores the possibilities.
A single discovery can completely upend strongly held convictions. A recent archeological analysis of two cuneiform tablets leads me to update my previous article concerning the language of the Exodus. This new find also impacts the interpretation of the Abraham narrative in the book of Genesis.
The Language of the Torah – Update Read More »
How did Israel become a people? This question provokes endless scholarly controversy, and creative speculations produce countless answers. This article will avoid rabbit trails. Instead I’ll focus on a few archeological sites and discuss whether the data are consistent with biblical narratives.
The Conquest – Birth of a Nation Read More »
Where did the ancient Israelites come from? “Isn’t it obvious?” They were oppressed slaves who escaped from Egypt. The majority of scholars answer: “No, it is not obvious at all.” They assert all sorts of alternate hypotheses. This article introduces evidences related to early Israeli history and their interpretations.
The Conquest – Introduction Read More »
Numbers! We use them every day. They record how much we have and how much we owe. They help us remember important events past and present. They are very practical and accurate. Things were different in the ancient world. Numbers were the language of the gods. Their symbolic meanings influenced people’s lives. They were magical. How does this apply to the Bible?
This article analyzes what some call the biblical date of the Exodus. Is there such a thing? How many biblical dates are there?
Exodus When? (Part 2) Read More »
When did the Exodus Happen? This is an ongoing heated debate among scholars. Different dates are proposed. Some say never. Others say maybe but not as the Bible describes. This article examines the evidence.
Exodus When? (Part 1) Read More »
The doctrines of inerrancy and infallibility frequently push Christians into a corner. Suppose hypothetically that there are errors in the Bible. Is this a reason for one’s faith to be shaken?
Errors and Contradictions Read More »
There are reports in medical journals that seemingly verify examples of reincarnation. If true, would these refute Christianity? This post addresses this question.
Does Reincarnation Refute Christianity? Read More »
How do we interpret Paul? Is he a lawgiver? If so, what do we mean by Christian liberty? These are important questions to be considered if the Church hopes to remain relevant in our generation.
Paul, the Lawgiver Read More »