[dartuser]

Perhaps we are in a linguistic impasse ... You seemed to assert that Genesis was written by an eyewitness, one of Noahs sons. And I am saying that is impossible ...

My assertions are as follows:

1. Moses wrote Genesis (well documented fact).
2. The events in Genesis predate Moses by ... well, a long time.
3. Therefore, Genesis was not written by eyewitnesses.

Now, if you are saying Moses may have used written sources that were actual eyewitness accounts ...

That I would agree with ... its possible ...

[LiteKeeper]

Now, if you are saying Moses may have used written sources that were actual eyewitness accounts ...

This is exactly what I am saying. The linked article in my previous post lays out the case for that very thing. Take the time to read it...it is fascinating.

BTW - Wiseman's book is very hard to find...except that I have found a e-Book version online for $16. Let me know if you are interested.