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Archeologist finds evidence of Old Testament Validity
Catholic News Agency ^ | January 28, 2005

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.


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To: NYer

Did the Catholic Church assemble the old Testament (the Torah and Tenach)?


21 posted on 01/29/2005 7:42:32 AM PST by Dark Skies ("The sleeper must awaken!")
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To: NYer
The stones do indeed cry out!
22 posted on 01/29/2005 7:42:42 AM PST by 1john2 3and4 (Where are all the celebrity "Human Shields" for Iraq when they're REALLY NEEDED?(Sunday's Election))
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To: NCSteve
Ignorant comments from people who regurgitate what their equally ignorant Baptist preachers spew.

So someone makes an ignorant comment about Catholics, and you make an ignorant comment about Baptist preachers in return. The original poster didn't say anything about being Baptist. You would do well to follow your own advice and think before you post.

23 posted on 01/29/2005 7:48:18 AM PST by Nea Wood (I considered atheism but there weren't enough holidays.)
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To: Verginius Rufus

"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."

Continous source of hostility? These Canucks have surely discovered ancient Palestine.


24 posted on 01/29/2005 7:51:38 AM PST by Tahoe3002 (SEMPER FI! MARINES! USMC 1970-1981 DEATH TO TERRORISTS!)
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To: FatherofFive
I believe in the Bible wholeheartedly, what i have trouble with is the Catholic Church's teaching that is contrary to the Bible.
25 posted on 01/29/2005 8:01:35 AM PST by aspiring.hillbilly
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To: aspiring.hillbilly
Catholic ping? do Catholics read the Bible, much lest the Old Testament??

Go have a drink.

26 posted on 01/29/2005 8:04:17 AM PST by grimalkin ("He is a sane man who can have tragedy in his heart and comedy in his head." - G.K. Chesterton)
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To: NYer
All well and good, but much of current doctrine contradicts the Bible, such as the acceptance of homosexuality, the churchs calling for no capital punishment, the ban on married priests when Timothy said even Bishops can be married...
27 posted on 01/29/2005 8:12:30 AM PST by aspiring.hillbilly
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To: aspiring.hillbilly

"I believe in the Bible wholeheartedly, what i have trouble with is the Catholic Church's teaching that is contrary to the Bible."

Please answer the question. How do you know which books belong in the Bible? God did not deliver a complete set at one time. If you believe the Bible wholeheartedly (as do I and most Catholics) you should know what you are believing.


28 posted on 01/29/2005 8:14:01 AM PST by FatherofFive (Choose life!)
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To: chronic_loser

I am not one of those either....


29 posted on 01/29/2005 8:15:18 AM PST by aspiring.hillbilly
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To: aspiring.hillbilly

The Deconary in my hometown (with six parishes, a cloistered Monestary, and an all-girls Catholic college in the area), offers dozens of Bible-reading groups, including those for single fathers, single mothers, parents without partners, college students, graduate students, young married couples, retired couples, widows and widowers, five different groups for teens, five groups for middle school students, plus one ore more at each parish.


30 posted on 01/29/2005 8:15:44 AM PST by Military family member (Go Colts!)
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To: aspiring.hillbilly
"Catholic ping? do Catholics read the Bible, much lest the Old Testament??"

Not since The Epistle Edict of Ignatius to the Magnesians, when Jews were declared to be "children of perdition" and Christ killers.

31 posted on 01/29/2005 8:15:54 AM PST by patriot_wes (When I see two guys kissin..argh! Is puking a hate crime yet?)
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To: NYer

I'll be more impressed if any archaeological evidence is ever found to support the Jews being held in Egypt as slaves, the Egyptian empire being brought to its knees by a series of plagues.


32 posted on 01/29/2005 8:17:14 AM PST by Dog Gone
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To: NCSteve

No,,, dont you be believe that the Catholics represent the whole of Christianity, the Catholics are a denomination. And if the Church gets into trouble, it doesn't represent a smear on nondenominational Christians. The Church today doesnt adhere to the Bible, only gives the Word lip-service, if it did, they wouldnt have homosexual priests molesting boys. Homosexuality is condemned in no uncertain terms in many Bible passages.


33 posted on 01/29/2005 8:21:01 AM PST by aspiring.hillbilly
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To: Military family member
My point is that the Church doesn't strictly obey the word of the Bible, reading it and not using the lessons contained in it is of little use.
34 posted on 01/29/2005 8:23:07 AM PST by aspiring.hillbilly
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To: aspiring.hillbilly; CouncilofTrent
Official Anti-Catholic Troll Hunter...

Catholic Bigots please "minister" somewhere else!

35 posted on 01/29/2005 8:25:35 AM PST by netmilsmom (I once put instant coffee in a microwave and went back in time.)
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To: FatherofFive
I have a King James version myself that was sent to me for free in the mail. Now if some versions of the Bible include different Scriptures, I wont quibble one bit over their inclusion in the book... Since the deeds of the Bible happened 2000 years ago, we need an unimpeachable reference to know what went on in those times. So the Catholic Bible is a great reference....so is the KJV
36 posted on 01/29/2005 8:29:01 AM PST by aspiring.hillbilly
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To: Nea Wood

FYI I sure am not a Baptist I am a Nondenominational Christian


37 posted on 01/29/2005 8:30:28 AM PST by aspiring.hillbilly
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To: aspiring.hillbilly
You do not know what you are talking about. I attend the Latin Mass and everyday a gospel and epistle are said and on Sundays and major feast days, sermons upon those gospels are said. Not "lip-service"! Anti-Catholic bigot "minister" elsewhere!!!!!
38 posted on 01/29/2005 8:32:30 AM PST by CouncilofTrent (Quo Primum...)
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To: Nea Wood
...and you make an ignorant comment about Baptist preachers in return.

It would be so nice if folks learned to read and understand English before trying to use this forum. There was nothing inaccurate in my statement, therefore it cannot be ignorant.

Think about it for a while and get back to me. Or not.

39 posted on 01/29/2005 8:34:20 AM PST by NCSteve
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To: aspiring.hillbilly; GatorGirl; maryz; afraidfortherepublic; Antoninus; Aquinasfan; livius; ...

"...what i have trouble with is the Catholic Church's teaching that is contrary to the Bible."

And what might those teachings be? I suspect you are terribly misinformed.


40 posted on 01/29/2005 8:36:37 AM PST by narses (Free Republic is pro-God, pro-life, pro-family + Vivo Christo Rey!)
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