Bible
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Paul’s Journeys: Two Different Accounts
The life of the apostle Paul presents another interesting difference between the accounts found in the New Testament. When we compare Paul’s own words in Galatians with the narrative in the Acts of the Apostles, we find differences in the details of his travels after his conversion. In Galatians 1:17–2:9, Paul explains that he did… Continue reading
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Gamaliel’s Speech: A Historical Chronology Problem
Another historical difficulty in the New Testament appears in Gamaliel’s speech in Acts 5:34–39. In this passage, Gamaliel, a respected Pharisee and teacher of the Law, advises the Jewish council to be cautious about persecuting the apostles. To support his argument, he refers to two earlier movements led by Theudas and Judas the Galilean. However,… Continue reading
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Did the Arameans Stop Invading Israel?
Another apparent contradiction in the Old Testament appears in 2 Kings 6:23–24. These two consecutive verses seem to describe opposite developments in the relationship between Aram (Syria) and the kingdom of Israel. The first reports that Aramean raiding parties stopped entering Israel’s territory, while the next describes the Aramean king launching a major military siege… Continue reading
