Posted on 01/29/2005 6:12:28 AM PST by NYer
Hamilton, Ontario, Jan. 28, 2005 (CNA) - Canadian archaeologist Russell Adams, a professor at McMaster University has recently unearthed evidence, which helps to show the historical accuracy of the Bible.
Professor Adams and his team of colleagues have found information that points to the existence of the Biblical Kingdom of Edom existing at precisely the time Scripture claims it existed.
The evidence flies in the face of a common belief that Edom actually came into existence at least 200 years later.
According to the Canadian Globe and Mail, the group’s findings “mean that those scholars convinced that the Hebrew Old Testament is at best a compendium of revisionist, fragmented history, mixed with folklore and theology, and at worst a piece of outright propaganda, likely will have to apply the brakes to their thinking.”
The Kingdom of Edom, mentioned throughout the Old Testament, and a continuous source of hostility for Biblical Israel, is thought to have existed in what is now southern Jordan.
The group made their discovery while investigating a copper mining site called Khirbat en-Nahas.
According to the Globe and Mail, radiocarbon dating of their finds, “firmly established that occupation of the site began in the 11th century BC and a monumental fortress was built in the 10th century BC, supporting the argument for existence of an Edomite state at least 200 years earlier than had been assumed.”
The evidence is also said to suggest that the Kingdom existed at the same time David, who scripture recounts as warring with Edom, was king over Israel.
Ping!
Catholic ping? do Catholics read the Bible, much lest the Old Testament??
Real Old Stuff Ping
What a scurrilous, narrow minded and thoughtless comment. I'll bet my good Catholic wife spends twice as much time reading the Old Testament as you do watching your TV.
Regards,
Lurking'
Today's Protestants, yes, that can clearly be said
Hm... a Canadian finds evidence of Edom. Moose! Cheese!
Au contraire!
As a Protestant, I would ask both Catholics and every other Protestant how could we fully understand the New Testament without a firm knowledge of the Old Testament?
They go hand-in-hand. Without the OT, there would never have been a New Testament.
Yeah, sure. Like that is going to happen. The revisionists don't like what the bible says so they have to undermine it.
Great. With Christianity under attack from every quarter, this is exactly what we need: Ignorant comments from people who regurgitate what their equally ignorant Baptist preachers spew.
Some of the finest Bible commentaries written come from Catholic priests and lay-people. As I protestant, I enjoy reading their work just as much as I do that of other protestants.
Good rule of thumb: Think before you post.
"They go hand-in-hand. Without the OT, there would never have been a New Testament."
Amen!
Thank you!
The Catholic Church compiled the Bible. Were it not for the Catholic Church, you wouldn't have a Bible to read.
Thank you!
Thank God that He doesn't notice our labels but judges us on our faith in Christ! I believe that faith extends to believing the Bible is the Word of God and I don't need the historical proof. However, I am glad that the historical proof is there for those who need it. Thanks for the post.
Edom also included some territory that is now in southern Israel. There is a genealogy of the descendants of Esau in Genesis chapter 36, including "dukes" of Edom (hegemones in the Septuagint translation) and later kings. 2 Kings 8:20-22 reports the successful revolt of Edom from Judah during the reign of Jehoram/Joram.
In Roman times the region was known as Idumaea. The Maccabees had forced the people to adopt Judaism, including the family of Herod the Great. The Idumaeans sided with the Jews in the Jewish Revolt of the 60s, and disappear from history after A.D. 70.
aspiring.hillbilly wrote:
Catholic ping? do Catholics read the Bible, much lest the Old Testament??
Where did the "Table of Contents" for the Bible come from? That is, How do you know which books belong in the Bible?
Answer: The Catholic Church.
This is a really important question. If all you believe is the Bible, how do you know what should be in it? Look at what Martin Luther tried to do with books and passages with which he disagreed.
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