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For more than two hundred years controversy has raged over the reliability of the Old Testament. Questions about the factuality of its colorful stories of heroes, villains, and kings, for example, have led many critics to see the entire Hebrew Bible as little more than pious fiction. In this fascinating book, noted ancient historian K. A. Kitchen takes strong issue with today's "revisionist" critics and offers a firm foundation for the historicity of the biblical texts.
In a detailed, comprehensive, and entertaining manner, Kitchen draws on an unprecedented range of historical data from the ancient Near East -- the Bible's own world -- and uses it to soundly reassess both the biblical record and the critics who condemn it. Working back from the latest periods (for which hard evidence is readily available) to the remotest times, Kitchen systematically shows up the many failures of favored arguments against the Bible and marshals pertinent permanent evidence from antiquity's inscriptions and artifacts to demonstrate the basic honesty of the Old Testament writers.
Enhanced with numerous tables, figures, and maps, On the Reliability of the Old Testament is a must-read for anyone interested in the question of biblical truth.
In a detailed, comprehensive, and entertaining manner, Kitchen draws on an unprecedented range of historical data from the ancient Near East -- the Bible's own world -- and uses it to soundly reassess both the biblical record and the critics who condemn it. Working back from the latest periods (for which hard evidence is readily available) to the remotest times, Kitchen systematically shows up the many failures of favored arguments against the Bible and marshals pertinent permanent evidence from antiquity's inscriptions and artifacts to demonstrate the basic honesty of the Old Testament writers.
Enhanced with numerous tables, figures, and maps, On the Reliability of the Old Testament is a must-read for anyone interested in the question of biblical truth.
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"This is an excellent reference book that I would recommend to all those interested in the History and Archaeology of the Old Testament. Whilst there are plenty of books around that help us get a better feel for First Century Judaism and Greco-Roman Culture and thus better understand the background of the New Testament, there are not as many such tools for the Old Testament - which is not surprising since the periods it talks above cover well over 1,000 years (and far longer depending on how you see the Creation Account).
Kitchen does a fine job of treating the Old Testament seriously and seeing how it stands up against modern understanding for the Ancient World. Whilst I have read the entire book (and well worth it), it is also a great reference tool to get background info - not just for preaching but for a better understanding of the world as it was then.
I find especially interesting the argument that much in Genesis fits well into the time period that long pre-dates Moses / Exodus period (whatever date you put on that). I also find convincing that the cultural background we see through much of the Old Testament fits nicely into the time period that it purports to be reporting on - thus making it quite difficult to accept that it was "made up" in the Babylonian Captivity as some suggest.
The Author crams quite a lot into this book! The only downside, I felt, was the final chapter - where he does get quite "angry" with those who disregard the reliability of the Old Testament - though I would recommend his examination of Wellhausen and the whole J E D P approach to the Pentateuch.
Highly recommended :)"
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On the Reliability of the Old Testament K A Kitchen 9780802803962 Books Reviews
- Authored by one of the most experienced and trained archaeologists Kenneth A. Kitchen you won’t be disappointed. Too many people see the Bible as a source of evil, myths, wars, etc... yet too shallowly discredit any positive gain in the Book that formed many nations, helped millions of lives personally, spread education, hope, even science throughout many lands. For hundreds of years, the Bible was also the best source for archaeology in the lands of its content. Today archaeology has uncovered nearly all of the Biblical kings of Israel, countless cities, towns and places, all where and when the Bible pinpoints. Even the ‘population explosion’ in the land of Joshua shortly after they completely settled in. Moses wasn’t the only one to request of Pharaoh for his group to go into the desert for a few days of religious festivals during that time. The detailed instructions for building the “tabernacle†was very ‘Egyptian-styled’ for the era. The first five books of the Bible had details, language, cities and specific words already long archaic by near a millennium from the time nay-sayers claim it was written (around 600 BCE or so). Terms that are even today just being discovered that were unknown for 3000 years. 500 pages of smaller print provides a lot of reading, along with a chapter that refutes many modern archaeologists that mean to discredit the Bible with their lesser informed interpretation of archaeology and another hundred pages of countless added references, what more can one ask for? Of course, living and applying the Bible correctly is the best endorsement for the Bible but for added reason for having sound logical faith (not blind faith) here’s an excellent read/study reference. Worth it!
- I had recently read F.F. Bruce's The New Testament Documents Are They Reliable? and was seeking a similar book on the Old Testament when I came across K.A. Kitchen's work. Kitchen was inspired by Bruce's work to write this and has produced a book that is a worthy companion to Bruce's treatment of the New Testament. Kitchen lays out the information in a very systematic way, beginning in the later years of the Old Testament for which we have the most historical and archaeological evidence, and progressing to the more distant past. Each chapter contains an onslaught of the most up-to-date details and information that helps put the Old Testament into it historical and cultural context and presents evidence upon evidence of the reliability of the Old Testament. Here we read of people's names, places, military campaigns, cultural practices that are in agreement with what Scripture testifies. There is much more evidence for the Old Testament's reliability than most realize and Kitchen's work will go a long way in rectifying our ignorance. I only found two drawbacks to the book. First, with the many places mentioned throughout it would be nice to have had some colored maps to refer to. Second, there is so much good information that the book is probably best used as a reference rather than read straight through. Otherwise, this book is superb and one every Christian should have on their shelf ready to be called into service. Kitchen has done a service for believers that will stand the test of time. Recommended.
- This is an excellent reference book that I would recommend to all those interested in the History and Archaeology of the Old Testament. Whilst there are plenty of books around that help us get a better feel for First Century Judaism and Greco-Roman Culture and thus better understand the background of the New Testament, there are not as many such tools for the Old Testament - which is not surprising since the periods it talks above cover well over 1,000 years (and far longer depending on how you see the Creation Account).
Kitchen does a fine job of treating the Old Testament seriously and seeing how it stands up against modern understanding for the Ancient World. Whilst I have read the entire book (and well worth it), it is also a great reference tool to get background info - not just for preaching but for a better understanding of the world as it was then.
I find especially interesting the argument that much in Genesis fits well into the time period that long pre-dates Moses / Exodus period (whatever date you put on that). I also find convincing that the cultural background we see through much of the Old Testament fits nicely into the time period that it purports to be reporting on - thus making it quite difficult to accept that it was "made up" in the Babylonian Captivity as some suggest.
The Author crams quite a lot into this book! The only downside, I felt, was the final chapter - where he does get quite "angry" with those who disregard the reliability of the Old Testament - though I would recommend his examination of Wellhausen and the whole J E D P approach to the Pentateuch.
Highly recommended ) - I researched this book thoroughly before buying it a couple weeks ago, and it was highly rated; I've not seen anythiing yet inconsistent with the high rating it has received, and I expect this book will undoubtedly be one of my go-to books for future reference. But beware, it is quite long and detailed. Some may prefer more of a summary on the topic rather than the treatise this book is.
- This book is a great resource. It is filled with great information regarding the historical background of the secular and the biblical. It is not a book that will grab you with its incredible story-line--at least it did not grab me. I have, however, loved the information and the help with preparing my bible courses for high school and college students.
