The New Testament, like other ancient texts, reflects the geographical understanding of its authors and the cultural context in which it was written. While many geographical references in the New Testament are accurate, there are some instances where scholars have identified what may be geographical inconsistencies, errors, or discrepancies. These could arise from misunderstandings, later … Continue reading New Testament Geographical Discrepancies
New Testament Old Testament Textual Alterations
[2:78] Among them are gentiles who do not know the scripture, except through hearsay, then assume that they know it.[2:79] Therefore, woe to those who distort the scripture with their own hands, then say, "This is what GOD has revealed," seeking a cheap material gain. Woe to them for such distortion, and woe to them for their … Continue reading New Testament Old Testament Textual Alterations
Jesus Denounced Tradition
I recently started re-reading the New Testament and have noticed that many of Jesus's teachings involve denouncing oral law traditions attributed to religion not found in scripture. For background, one of the main groups that Jesus preached against was the Pharisees, who believed in the necessity of oral traditions to interpret and supplement the written … Continue reading Jesus Denounced Tradition
Debunking Anachronism Claims in Quran
An anachronism is a term used to describe something out of place in terms of time or chronology. It refers to an object, a person, a phrase, a technology, or any other element that doesn't fit the time period in which it is found. An example of an anachronism would be stating that George Washington … Continue reading Debunking Anachronism Claims in Quran
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