Errors in the Bible
Select annotated links to errors in the Bible - errors in fact, history and science.
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Bible Contradictions
One more listing of various biblical contradictions.
One more listing of various biblical contradictions.
Any Loophole Will Do
"The how-it-could-have-been scenario is a common tactic that fundamentalists use to "explain" passages in the Bible that pose serious problems for the inerrancy doctrine. But it is an invalid tactic"
"The how-it-could-have-been scenario is a common tactic that fundamentalists use to "explain" passages in the Bible that pose serious problems for the inerrancy doctrine. But it is an invalid tactic"
Bible Critique
A wide-ranging critique of what the Bible is and how it is used by people today.
A wide-ranging critique of what the Bible is and how it is used by people today.
Biblical Harmony?
"...bibliolaters cannot harmonize the Bible without resorting to scenarios so preposterously far-fetched that only the very credulous can believe them."
"...bibliolaters cannot harmonize the Bible without resorting to scenarios so preposterously far-fetched that only the very credulous can believe them."
Bible Errors
A few choice mistakes from the Good Book.
A few choice mistakes from the Good Book.
Biblical Inconsistencies by Donald Morgan
Impressive list of contradictions and inconsistencies.
Impressive list of contradictions and inconsistencies.
Poisoning the Well
How inerrantists avoid rational arguments: "The poisoned-well fallacy can be a composite of many logical flaws, but it almost always includes at least two: argumentum ad hominem and begging the question."
How inerrantists avoid rational arguments: "The poisoned-well fallacy can be a composite of many logical flaws, but it almost always includes at least two: argumentum ad hominem and begging the question."
Did the Judge of All the Earth Always Do What Was Right?
"The killing of David's son for his parents' act of adultery was a clear violation of the principle in Deuteronomy 24:16."
"The killing of David's son for his parents' act of adultery was a clear violation of the principle in Deuteronomy 24:16."
Scientific Boo-Boos in the Bible
If the Bible makes basic errors in science, how can it be inerrant?
If the Bible makes basic errors in science, how can it be inerrant?
An Easter Challenge
Dan Barker of FFRF challenges Christians to present him with a consistent story of Easter.
Dan Barker of FFRF challenges Christians to present him with a consistent story of Easter.
Solomon's Wisdom?
"Was Solomon really as wise as Christians think? Sandra Till says that some of the biggest absurdities in the Bible concern "the so-called wisdom of Solomon.""
"Was Solomon really as wise as Christians think? Sandra Till says that some of the biggest absurdities in the Bible concern "the so-called wisdom of Solomon.""
"Error" of Balaam
Balaam got a really bad rap from the authors of the New Testament - and thus can we find a simple Biblical error.
Balaam got a really bad rap from the authors of the New Testament - and thus can we find a simple Biblical error.
Strange Verses
Have a look at some of the odder portions of the Bible - the ones they never mention in Sunday School.
Have a look at some of the odder portions of the Bible - the ones they never mention in Sunday School.
The Gospel FAQ
What are the Gospels? Peter Kirby presents an excellent beginners document.
What are the Gospels? Peter Kirby presents an excellent beginners document.
Matthew's problems
It seems that the author of the Book of Matthew didn't quite get everything right...
It seems that the author of the Book of Matthew didn't quite get everything right...
Who wrote the 5 books of Moses?
Details on recent scholarship about the authorship of the "Pentatuch."
Details on recent scholarship about the authorship of the "Pentatuch."