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Why should you believe the old Testament is true? It could be a fariy tale ya know.

A fair question. First, there is archaeological evidence as well as external textual evidence to support a number of the elements of the story -- the existence of an Israelite kingdom in that area at the time of David, for example.

Second, Judaism as a religion is not as heavily dependent upon miracle accounts as is Christianity.

Judaism as a religion is not as heavily dependent upon miracle accounts as is Christianity.

No? While it may not be based on a Virgin Birth and a Resurrection, It seems that the identity of the Jewish people rests upon a supernatural escape from Egypt and a subsequent Theophany establishing the Law.

SD

Second, Judaism as a religion is not as heavily dependent upon miracle accounts as is Christianity.

The Israelites would never had gotten their freedom if a cloud and pillar of fire hadn't led them to the water.
Then the water was split.
They would have died if not for manna from heaven, or water froma rock, or a tree that made water clean.
Actually, Moses was resposible for a direct win against the enemies because his arms needed to be held up. Gideon needed a miracle as a sign he would win. Jericho's walls fell by the sound of trumpets. How many people kept from death by looking upon the serpent?
Prophets left and right healed people of leprosy, death, etc.

Oh yea, Issac was born of a 99 or so year old woman? Past menapause?

Malakhi, I believe the Old Testament is a miracle in itself. Probably more single miracles that the New Testament has.
Christ's resurrection for your salvation should not be that difficult to believe since David was the one who said that the Messiah,s flesh would not see corruption.

And to you, this is why the belief that Christ DID return like He said in AD 70 is important. He did do what all His disciples taught He would.

God Bless,
Nate

A fair question. First, there is archaeological evidence as well as external textual evidence to support a number of the elements of the story -- the existence of an Israelite kingdom in that area at the time of David, for example.

Second, Judaism as a religion is not as heavily dependent upon miracle accounts as is Christianity

What about the Exodus?