Category: Old Testament

Why have archaeologists failed in finding a shred of evidence about the Exodus in Sinai Peninsula? Should they look somewhere else or the event never happened?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on evidences of the Exodus in the Sinai Peninsula, “Why have archaeologists failed in finding a shred of evidence about the Exodus in Sinai Peninsula? Should they look somewhere else or the event never happened?” Let us presume that the Exodus is true, what evidences does one expect to find in … Read More “Why have archaeologists failed in finding a shred of evidence about the Exodus in Sinai Peninsula? Should they look somewhere else or the event never happened?” »

If the Old Testament God and God are different beings, then how many gods have there been?

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Old Testament, Theology

Thank you for the question on the Godhead, “If the Old Testament God and God are different beings, then how many gods have there been?” If a person is unfamiliar with the Bible, the subject of the Godhead may be very confusing. One may hear that there is the God of the Old Testament or Jehovah, … Read More “If the Old Testament God and God are different beings, then how many gods have there been?” »

Is the Book of Genesis a rehash of the poem The Epic of Gilgamesh?

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Old Testament, Uncategorized

Thank you for the comparison question on The Epic of Gilgamesh and the Book of Genesis, “Is the Book of Genesis a rehash of the poem of The Epic of Gilgamesh?” I have read The Epic of Gilgamesh as it relates to the Flood in comparison to the the Flood as recorded in Genesis 6–9. In … Read More “Is the Book of Genesis a rehash of the poem The Epic of Gilgamesh?” »

Is there any archaeological proof at all for the biblical Exodus?

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Old Testament, Uncategorized

Thank you for the archaeological question on the Exodus, “Is there any archaeological proof at all for the biblical Exodus?” As one asks that critical question, the answer is what kind of archaeological evidence or proof for the Biblical Exodus? Does one expect a stele erected by the Egyptians that an enslaved group of people exited … Read More “Is there any archaeological proof at all for the biblical Exodus?” »

“What new situation is addressed in Deuteronomy 12-26? How do the ten commandments provide a structure to the laws of Deuteronomy 12-26?”

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Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretative question, “What new situation is addressed in Deuteronomy 12-26? How do the ten commandments provide a structure to the laws of Deuteronomy 12-26?” As I reflect on this question of the Ten Commandments and its relevance to Deuteronomy 12–26, the Ten Commandments states the overall principles for the Jewish people and … Read More ““What new situation is addressed in Deuteronomy 12-26? How do the ten commandments provide a structure to the laws of Deuteronomy 12-26?”” »

Why did God require blood sacrifices in the Old Testament? Why didn’t He just implement the new covenant in the first place instead of allowing/requiring the torture of millions of animals (for nothing, since people just went right on sinning).

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New Testament, Old Testament, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question of animal sacrifices, “Why did God require blood sacrifices in the Old Testament? Why didn’t He just implement the new covenant in the first place instead of allowing/requiring the torture of millions of animals (for nothing, since people just went right on sinning).” If I may share my understanding of the … Read More “Why did God require blood sacrifices in the Old Testament? Why didn’t He just implement the new covenant in the first place instead of allowing/requiring the torture of millions of animals (for nothing, since people just went right on sinning).” »

Where in the Bible can you find “God of Israel”?

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Old Testament, Uncategorized

Thank you for the reference question, “Where in the Bible can you find “God of Israel?” In most Bible, there is a reference section of major topical words of the Bible. This is a very helpful tool for a quick study like the question that one is asking. I looked under the term, God, and that … Read More “Where in the Bible can you find “God of Israel”?” »

People told me the Dead Sea Scrolls are a joke and were made by the powerful elites to throw us off track of the 100% real word of the Bible, King James version, how are they so sure? And aren’t the Dead Sea Scrolls 100% authentic?

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Old Testament, The Bible

Thank you for the question on the translation of the Hebrew and Greek text, “People told me the Dead Sea Scrolls are a joke and were made by the powerful elites to throw us off track of the 100% real word of the Bible, King James version, how are they so sure? And aren’t the Dead … Read More “People told me the Dead Sea Scrolls are a joke and were made by the powerful elites to throw us off track of the 100% real word of the Bible, King James version, how are they so sure? And aren’t the Dead Sea Scrolls 100% authentic?” »

What does Hagai 2:6-8 mean?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the interpretive question, “What does Hagai (Haggai) 2:6-8 mean?” As I read again the contexts of Haggai 2, the writer is comparing the present glory of the Temple to the former glory of the Temple. The present condition and state of the Temple was pale in comparison to the former building to those … Read More “What does Hagai 2:6-8 mean?” »

What is the similarities and the differences between Genesis 1:1–2:3 and Genesis 2:4-23. Are the two creation stories more similar or more different? Explain specifically how. What implication might this have for authorship of these two chapters?

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Old Testament

Thank you for the question on the Genesis 1 and Genesis 2 accounts, “What is the similarities and the differences between Genesis 1:1–2:3 and Genesis 2:4-23. Are the two creation stories more similar or more different? Explain specifically how. What implication might this have for authorship of these two chapters?” As one reads Genesis 1 and … Read More “What is the similarities and the differences between Genesis 1:1–2:3 and Genesis 2:4-23. Are the two creation stories more similar or more different? Explain specifically how. What implication might this have for authorship of these two chapters?” »