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Did God approve of Rahab's lie? Why are many of the Old Testament quotes in the New Testament not literal? Does the Bible class abortion with murder? Where did Adam and Eve's sons get their wives? Does 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 authorize divorce for desertion? What do you make of the difficult areas in the Bible--those puzzling passages that make you stop and scratch your head?
The seeming contradictions and inconsistencies of Scripture actually have sound explanations. But unless you're a Bible scholar, you probably don't know about them. That's why you need the New International Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties. It gives you informed answers to your most troublesome questions. Some of the solutions seem obvious--after you've read them. But most include an eye-opening look at linguistic, cultural, numerical, relational, and other considerations of which most Bible readers are unaware. Referencing both the New International Version and the New American Standard Bible, this helpful resource makes scholarly insights accessible to everyone. Whether you're a student, pastor, everyday Bible-lover, or even a skeptic, the New International Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties will show you why the Bible is believable and dependable, with a message you can live by.
Author: Gleason L. Archer Jr
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 08/05/2001
Pages: 480
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.78lbs
Size: 9.62h x 6.30w x 1.43d
ISBN13: 9780310241461
ISBN10: 0310241464
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Biblical Reference | Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
- Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation | General
- Religion | Biblical Reference | Language Study
Binding Material: Paper
Page Edge Color: White
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