- Nov 3, 2012
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Do you believe that a map is a valid archeological tool? Do you believe that written, authenticated documents are a valid archaelogical tool? Because in the case of the Rock at Horeb and Moses altar the Bible is an outstanding map as are the Scriptures documented to tell the story of what happened.Unless by "value" you mean their literary value, then these ancient writings have no value if their veracity cannot be confirmed.No, but one does need verifiable, accurate evidence outside of the book itself. Keep in mind, I mean evidence of the events, not the places. For instance, they have found evidence of Glastonbury Tor. Does that meant that Arthur, his knights, and the "Great Merlin" existed? Absolutely not. There is simply no corroborating evidence for the Bible.one does not have to BELIEVE in a divine being to believe that the bible is
a document that recounts a real history-----One does not have to believe that
Zeus is married to Hera----to believe that Odysseus and pals attacked Troy
I did not suggest that the events PROVE a deity-----I am fascinated with ancient
writings and their VALUE because they are the TRUE WORKINGS of the human
mind-------not just gibberish (like your output)
I have no problem with the Bible as a literary work, not unlike the Etta, the writings of Homer, or any other ancient mythology. I have a problem with anyone suggesting that the Bible is a valid archeological tool.
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Would you consider engraved stones telling a story inside some ancient finding to be of importance? Than truly you cannot discount the Bible which is the most accurate, intact book of antiquity in the world.