Background of the Bible

"And it happened, when all our enemies heard of it, and all the nations around us saw these things, that they were very disheartened in their own eyes; for they perceived that this work was done by our God" (Nehemiah 6:16).

How did the Bible come into existence? Who wrote it? What was happening as it was being written? All these questions and more are answered here in the Background of the Bible.

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Are All Israelites Jews?

Today almost everyone identifies the name Israel with the Jews. Most people assume the Jewish people are the sole remaining descendants of the ancient nation of Israel. The assumption, however, is incorrect.
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The State of Israel: Small but Significant

Tourists visiting Israel are sometimes amazed at how small the country is.
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Where Do the Dinosaurs Fit?

Figuring out when the dinosaurs lived relative to man isn't really so difficult.
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Discerning the Truth From Lies

In our culture that has been influenced by the Bible for centuries, it is a religious belief that people should tell the truth. Why?
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Is Revelation Related to a Christian's Reward?

Many are misled by one of the most damaging deceptions ever propounded by mainstream Christianity—the idea that heaven is the reward of the saved. But the book of Revelation shows the error of this false doctrine.
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The Parable of the Sower

In Jesus' parable of the sower, recorded in Matthew 13, Mark 4 and Luke 8, "the seed is the word of God" (Luke 8:11).
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A Reliable Book

The Bible claims to be true and inspired by God (see John 17:17; 2 Timothy 3:16) and millions of people through history have embraced that claim.
We Can Trust the Bible
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We Can Trust the Bible

Many today question the accuracy of the Bible, but consider a few facts and quotes about this amazing book.
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How does the evidence of life on earth millions of years ago equate with the Bible claim that God created life on earth recently by comparison?

Is it possible to fit the Bible's account of creation with scientific evidence?
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Is the New Testament a Fraud?

The Da Vinci Code and similar works have portrayed the formation of the New Testament as "history's greatest cover-up." Is it part of a conspiracy to deceive humanity, or is it the divinely inspired, true and accurate picture of what...
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Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene

There is not one shred of evidence in the Bible—or even in the gnostic "gospels" for that matter—that Jesus Christ ever married a woman.
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The Da Vinci Code, Christianity and the Bible

The Da Vinci Code has sold more than 40 million copies and has been made into a major movie. But how much of the story is fact and how much is fabrication? And how important is it for you to...
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Great Themes of the Bible

The Bible is unified by profound themes running through it. Although it contains a number of major themes, here are three of the most important.
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Why Are There Differences in Ancient New Testament Manuscripts?

In the ancient world, copies of the New Testament books were made in several major locations. The manuscripts originating in these locations are grouped in what are called families of texts.
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The Feast of Hanukkah: Testimony to Bible Prophecy

The Jewish community worldwide lights candles in celebration of the Hanukkah festival. The dramatic story behind this festival not only shows us God's faithfulness, but also the certain reliability of prophecy!
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Noah's Flood: Did It Really Happen?

The story of Noah's Flood in the book of Genesis is astounding. Can we find evidence that it happened?
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Treasure Digest: How the Bible Was Preserved

Sidney Collett shared the following information about the careful and accurate preservation of the Scriptures in his book, All About the Bible (pages 14-17):
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Is the Book Worth Reading?

What do you read and why? Is it fiction or nonfiction? Does it really matter?
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The Bible: Myth or History

Many people will tell you that the Bible is only a collection of fables, but they're not telling you the whole story. Can you believe the Bible? The implications are enormous.
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Can You Believe the Bible?

Let's see how William Ramsey searched for the answer to this vital question.
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