The Old Testament is not history - just one example of its errors - and there are many - exclude it from being a history - bbut still a useful refrence book pf myths, allegories and pseudo-history.
"The Old Testament is not history - just one example of its errors - and there are many - exclude it from being a history - bbut still a useful refrence book pf myths, allegories and pseudo-history."
Ok Destro whatever, not my job to pull the scales from your eyes.
The "Old Testament" was meant to teach the religion of God.. Judaism, and used myth, allegory, and symbolism to do so..
We know that Hittite and Sumerian legends of the creation were incorporated into the first book of Genesis..
Proceeding books looked at historical events ( i.e., current events to the Israelites ) and interpreted them in their religious context to build upon the lessons God was trying to teach his "chosen people"..
While occassionally historically significant events were recorded, it was their religious significance that was emphasized.. ( what lesson does this event teach about God's will ? )
Oh Destro you silly goose...you can always be counted on to provide the agnostics' point of view!
"The Old Testament is not history - just one example of its errors - and there are many - exclude it from being a history - bbut still a useful refrence book pf myths, allegories and pseudo-history."
And I agree. A lot of nonsensical pseudo history and fairy tales.