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To: Greg or e who wrote (13810)	5/20/2001 1:26:06 AM
From: Greg or e	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

Title: Biblical Nihilists Speaker: Ravi Zacharias Date: 5/9/01 Archaeology provides a valuable discipline for checking into historical data. The Bible has shown its historicity in repeated finds. For example, for decades, some critical scholars dismissed King David as a biblical fabrication and mythological until a dazzling uncovering in 1993. David's name was found etched in a ninth-century B.C. monument, causing what one writer called an overnight collapse in this "biblical nihilism." In his recent book Is The Bible True?, Jeffrey Sheler reports on one of the most amazing archaeological discoveries relating to King Hezekiah who ruled over the southern kingdom of Israel in the 8th century BC. When Sennacherib ascended the Assyrian throne, Hezekiah refused to pay tribute to this regional sovereign. To prepare for the aftermath of this decision, Hezekiah shrewdly equipped Jerusalem to weather a great assault. He reinforced the city walls to a width of 23 feet-part of which archaeologists believe to have located. But to outlast his attackers the city had to secure a water supply. So, his workers tunneled 1,700 feet through the limestone bedrock, creating a conduit from a spring outside the city wall. The biblical record as well as the Assyrian annals confirm that King Sennacherib did not take the city captive. In 1880 two young boys wading in this waterway found an ancient Hebrew inscription describing how the tunnel was constructed. One group of laborers started from within the city while the other began at the pool of Siloam, digging toward each other and meeting in the middle. Tourists today are still able to walk this passageway of biblical testimony. In this instance we not only have the biblical record, but also the stone inscription, the Assyrian annuls, and the tunnel itself. In a similar manner, many critical 19th century scholars denied the existence of Babylonian king Nebedchadnezzar, concluding that he was another devised myth. The spade has again unearthed piles of evidence-not to mention hundreds of cuneiform tablets that also give witness to the Israelite captivity. Scholars began to recant. And these are just a few examples. Jeffrey Sheler, longtime religion reporter for U.S. News & World Report, makes this concluding comment: Without question, the Scriptures' portrayal of ancient Israel's kingdom era is remarkably well attested by the weight of modern archaeological evidence. In broad and colorful strokes, the amazing abundance of inscriptions, from that pivotal period unearthed during the last century has both corroborated and amplified the Bible's accounts of history. This God of history invites you to let Him inscribe His love in your heart. Copyright (p)(c) 2000 Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM)

To: Greg or e who wrote (13810)	5/20/2001 2:12:44 PM
From: Solon	Respond to of 82486

"Most likely they both payed for the same plot of land because after Abe bought it and didn't maintain possession it would have reverted to a local occupant who worked the land. Rather than have a battle about it Jacob probably just paid for it again. I hope that helps you." LOL, that is probably what happened all right! When Joseph died 54 years later, the land was probably fenced. Probably that or something nearly probably like it or something or other. "you are quoting only selected passages for the expressed attempt to discredit God" I don't wish you to think the process of selecting quotes gives me the advantage over you. Why don't you pick one of the books?? "Isn't it interesting that you are so superior to God, both morally and intellectually. You certainly know all the thoughts and motives of everyone, for thousands of years. By the way what would you do with Hitler? You wouldn't judge him would you? Kids will be kids after all." Maybe take a deep breath, Greg--sip a little tea... :) :) :) "Which of the great thinkers of the world think just like you today? Or was it that you only thought, like them? Perhaps you will post a Shakespearian sonnet for us? Or a new work to rival Mozart" Now take another d e e e e e p ... b r e a t h--and let it aaaallllll out :) :) :) :) "you don't even know the difference between a horse and an Ass. My bad. Should I explain it to you? No." "My bad", indeed. Hope you are feeling a little better now, Greg! Now dig those hands into some clay, and work it out of your system!