Science And History Answer: Is The Bible True
It's a dismal fact that one generation generally knows little about those that came before, even the one immediately preceding it. This is why even significant people and events can be quickly forgotten, and the lessons of history must be learned over and over again. A shining example of this is that people still ask the question: 'Is the Bible true?' even though this is the best-documented book ever.
More and more, anthropologists and archaeologists use the writings of the Hebrews to understand ancient times and races. The accounts, called by Christians the Old Testament, become increasingly important as new discoveries are made. In 2005, guided by Old Testament accounts, an archaeologist found the remains of King David's palace. The very existence of Israel's most famous king was not confirmed until his name was found on an ancient stone discovered in 1993.
Contrary to popular belief, science also validates the scriptures. The Book of Isaiah, which scholars date centuries before the birth of Christ, tells us that the earth is round. The 'flat earth' theory was mandated as truth until the end of the Middle Ages; to say otherwise was considered heresy, a violation of the very Holy Writ that tells us the truth scientists later proved.
The Book of Job, which is considered symbolic rather than historic by many, nevertheless tells us that springs of fresh water lie deep under the oceans, that light is a spectrum of colors, and that plants make their food from sunlight. All of these statements have been validated by scientists over the centuries and are common knowledge today.
People who believe the truth of biblical accounts are often accused of being anti-science and anti-intellectual. However, many things that science once taught are being refuted by new methods and discoveries, while biblical teachings are found to hold up. Scientists even use the Holy Writ as inspiration, like Matthew Maury, who wanted to find the 'paths of the sea' talked about in the eighth Psalm. He found (like others before him) the Gulf Stream, a powerful current that ships can use to guide them at sea.
The Old Testament has long been considered not only a helpful guide to ancient civilizations but the most accurate of all. This is in comparison to Egyptian, Mesopotamian, and Greek texts and records. The accuracy of biblical accounts is accepted by the Smithsonian Institute, not a hotbed of religion.
Ancient monuments have shown that the Jewish people have been a nation for over 3,000 years. They have had an enduring, cohesive social structure in spite of conquest, captivity, dispersal, and persecution. A timeline of world history shows that many events predicted in the scriptures - the prophecies - have come to pass exactly as foretold. This historical accuracy lends credence to the spiritual truths in this, the Word of God.
Apologetics, or the proving of biblical accounts, is a fascinating study for both Christians and non-believers. Most scholarly doubts about the reliability of scripture were set to rest when the Dead Sea Scrolls, which validated later copies and translations, were discovered in a desert cave by a shepherd boy.
More and more, anthropologists and archaeologists use the writings of the Hebrews to understand ancient times and races. The accounts, called by Christians the Old Testament, become increasingly important as new discoveries are made. In 2005, guided by Old Testament accounts, an archaeologist found the remains of King David's palace. The very existence of Israel's most famous king was not confirmed until his name was found on an ancient stone discovered in 1993.
Contrary to popular belief, science also validates the scriptures. The Book of Isaiah, which scholars date centuries before the birth of Christ, tells us that the earth is round. The 'flat earth' theory was mandated as truth until the end of the Middle Ages; to say otherwise was considered heresy, a violation of the very Holy Writ that tells us the truth scientists later proved.
The Book of Job, which is considered symbolic rather than historic by many, nevertheless tells us that springs of fresh water lie deep under the oceans, that light is a spectrum of colors, and that plants make their food from sunlight. All of these statements have been validated by scientists over the centuries and are common knowledge today.
People who believe the truth of biblical accounts are often accused of being anti-science and anti-intellectual. However, many things that science once taught are being refuted by new methods and discoveries, while biblical teachings are found to hold up. Scientists even use the Holy Writ as inspiration, like Matthew Maury, who wanted to find the 'paths of the sea' talked about in the eighth Psalm. He found (like others before him) the Gulf Stream, a powerful current that ships can use to guide them at sea.
The Old Testament has long been considered not only a helpful guide to ancient civilizations but the most accurate of all. This is in comparison to Egyptian, Mesopotamian, and Greek texts and records. The accuracy of biblical accounts is accepted by the Smithsonian Institute, not a hotbed of religion.
Ancient monuments have shown that the Jewish people have been a nation for over 3,000 years. They have had an enduring, cohesive social structure in spite of conquest, captivity, dispersal, and persecution. A timeline of world history shows that many events predicted in the scriptures - the prophecies - have come to pass exactly as foretold. This historical accuracy lends credence to the spiritual truths in this, the Word of God.
Apologetics, or the proving of biblical accounts, is a fascinating study for both Christians and non-believers. Most scholarly doubts about the reliability of scripture were set to rest when the Dead Sea Scrolls, which validated later copies and translations, were discovered in a desert cave by a shepherd boy.