Kitchen, K.A.
On the Reliability of the Old Testament
- ISBN 13:
- 9780802803962
- author:
- Kitchen, K.A.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 662
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.7 x 3.8 cm
- Genre:
- RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Old Testament
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
For over two centuries, debate has raged about the reliability of the Old Testament. Critics have questioned the factuality of its stories and events, leading some to view the Hebrew Bible as little more than pious fiction. In this thought-provoking book, K.A. Kitchen presents a compelling case for the historicity of the biblical texts. Kitchen draws on an extensive range of historical data from the ancient Near East to reassess both the biblical record and its critics. By examining the latest periods with readily available evidence, he systematically demonstrates the failures of favored arguments against the Bible and marshals pertinent permanent evidence from antiquity's inscriptions and artifacts to support the honesty of the Old Testament writers. With enhanced tables, figures, and maps, this book provides a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the question of biblical truth.