Bible Myth Myths
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Bible Myths Myth #2: The New Testament was not written by eyewitnesses to the events they describe.
Today’s Bible Myth Myth is comprised of several myths working together to undermine confidence in the reliability of the New Testament. These myths are: The New Testament was not written by eyewitnesses to the events they describe. The New Testament is based on oral legends that were not written down until centuries after Jesus’ time. Continue reading
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Bible Myth Myth #1: Jonah Could Not Have Been Swallowed By A Whale
The story of Jonah is a favorite target among those who like to ridicule the Bible. The argument has two legs: First of all, no one could get swallowed by a whale and survive. Second, the Bible says Jonah was swallowed by a fish, and a whale is a mammal, not a fish. But both Continue reading
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Bible Myth Myths
Periodically over the next few weeks I’m going to post a series on Bible Myth Myths. For centuries, opponents of the Bible have attempted to discredit it by comparing it to pagan mythology. The word “myth” has now become a tool of subtle manipulation. Frequently someone will assume a pretense of intellectual superiority by claiming Continue reading
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