Bible History

"And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes" (Deuteronomy 6:6-8).

The history of the Bible was intended to be preserved and passed down from generation to generation—as it has been. Learn more below.

Bible opened to the book of Acts.
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Travels in Acts: Quit Gawking

Evolution's Probability is Humorously Slim
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Evolution's Probability Is Humorously Slim

Beyond Today program title graphic - Evolution's Leap of Faith
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Behind the Scenes of Beyond Today - Evolution

The Bible, the Truth, and The History Channel
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The Bible, the Truth, and The History Channel

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Prophecy and the Colosseum

How was the ancient Roman Colosseum financed and what does it have to do with Bible prophecy?
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Noah & the Flood - A Prophecy 1900 Years in Advance - Bible Prophecy & You - Part 12

As in the Days of Noah - a lesson for us today.
Did Adam and Eve Really Exist?
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Did Adam and Eve Really Exist?

Many modern theologians and nominal Christians seriously question whether our first parents, Adam and Eve, really lived.
The Character of History
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The Character of History

An Anniversary--The Book Nobody Knows?
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An Anniversary--The Book Nobody Knows?

Egypt in History and Prophecy
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Egypt in History and Prophecy

Egypt has recently been rocked by turmoil and unrest, with longtime ruler Hosni Mubarak forced from office. Could this be the beginning of a trend foretold in Bible prophecy? What else does Scripture reveal about Egypt in history and prophecy?
Study Aid Issue - Ebooklet

Answers From Genesis

To much of the scientific world today, the universe is a great mystery—and a fortuitous, evolutionary accident. Indeed the predominant model of the universe leaves the Creator entirely out of the picture. We know the Bible tells a much different...
Study Aid Issue - Ebooklet

Bible and Archaeology Part 2

Evidence from archaeology is one great proof of biblical accuracy, and it is the focus of this series of articles. We offer you a sampling of the evidence that is available—documentation showing that details of the people, places and events...
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The Bible and Archaeology: Archaeology and the Book of Exodus—Exit From Egypt - Part 2

In earlier issues, The Good News examined archaeological finds that illuminate portions of the book of Genesis and Exodus. In this issue we continue our exploration of discoveries that confirm other aspects of the Exodus account, beginning with the incident...
Study Aid Issue - Ebooklet

Bible and Archaeology Part 1

The study of archaeology can help fortify faith. It allows us to take a fascinating journey back in time to study the stones and artifacts that bear mute but compelling witness to the truth of Scripture. This series examines the...
The King James Bible in British and American History
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The King James Bible in British and American History

Is it possible that the Bible has so influenced the people of Britain and the United States because this book is their history book?
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God's Knowledge Revealed in Two Parts

The Bible is composed of written material presented in two sections, traditionally labeled the Old Testament and the New Testament.
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When were the books of the Bible written?

What is the chronological order of the books of the Bible?
Your Bible Is 400 Years Old
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Your Bible Is 400 Years Old

The King James Version, or Authorized Version, of the Bible was completed in 1611. Even if you have a more modern English version, it owes a great deal to this groundbreaking translation.
Promessas e Alianças: Um Legado Profético
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Promise and Covenants: A Prophetic Legacy

Many crucial Bible prophecies begin with one individual and his descendants. What promises will God fulfill through the family of Abraham?
This portrait of the Assyrian monarch Tiglath-Pileser III was found in his palace at Nimrud 26 centuries after his invasion of Israel in 745 B.C.
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Does Archaeology Confirm the Existence of Specific People Mentioned in the Bible?

The following biblical people existence has been attested by archaeology or other preserved ancient records.