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	Bible - MSN Encarta
		The Bible of Judaism is in three distinct parts: the Torah, or Law, also called the books of Moses; the Nebiim, or Prophets, divided into the Earlier and Latter Prophets; and the Ketubim, or Writings, including Psalms, wisdom books, and other diverse literature.
		Many confess that the Bible is the full and sufficient guide in all matters of faith and practice; others view the authority of the Bible in the light of tradition, or the continuous belief and practice of the church since apostolic times.
		The actual doctrine of the inspiration of the Bible by the Holy Spirit and the inerrancy of its words arose during the 19th century in response to the development of biblical criticism, scholarly studies that seemed to challenge the divine origin of the Bible.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761566700/Bible.html (838 words)

	Bible History
		The "patriarchal dispensation" is the covenant between God and the godly seed, Seth, Noah, Abraham, and their descendants...
		However, biblical references to the Patriarchal Age correspond to the type of names of persons, the names of particular cities, the names of particular rulers, etc. that can be matched through archaeological discovery to contemporary names of persons, names of particular cities, the names of particular rulers, etc.
		The discharge of these offices was not, in patriarchal times, confined to a consecrated class; because the heads of houses rendered them for their families; and in this respect Melchizedek may have acted as the patriarchs.
	www.gospelgazette.com /gazette/2002/feb/page2.htm (1712 words)

	Bible Archaeology
		Bible Archaeology often begins with the early cities of Abraham and the Patriarchs.
		Bible Archaeology includes the capital cities of the major ancient empires.
		Mentioned more than 50 times in the Bible, Jericho was the initial entry point into the Promised Land for the Israelite people (Joshua 6).
	www.allaboutarchaeology.org /bible-archaeology.htm (794 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Patriarch
		The earlier account (Genesis 4:17-18) gives only the names of the patriarchs there mentioned, with the incidental indication that the city built by Cain was called after his son Henoch.
		It states the age at which each patriarch begot his first-born son, the number of years he lived after that event, together with the sum total of the years of his life.
		Thus for instance, with regard to the antediluvian patriarchs, while the Samaritan version agrees in the main with the Massoretic text, the age at which Jared begot his first-born is set down as 62 instead of the Hebrew 162.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/11548a.htm (1264 words)

	Exagerrated Ages Sumerian/Babylonian Kings vs. Hebrew Patriarchs
		A clean sweep, therefore, is made of all the patriarchs that preceded Noah and the Flood.
		And this neatly excludes any implication that the patriarchs were linked to the corrupt world that had to be destroyed, since the last, and the most aged of them dies immediately prior to the Flood.
		Secondly, in the MT the age at which the patriarchs "begot," drops progressively till the beginning of the second half of the list is reached, i.e., Jared.
	www.edwardtbabinski.us /skepticism/age_patriarchs.html (1009 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Antediluvians
		The list of the ten patriarchs with their abnormally long lifetime resembles that of the first ten Babylonian kings as recorded by Berosus, Eusebius, Chron.
		The first number is the age at which the patriarch begot his successor, the second the remainder of his years, the third the total number of his years.
		In the Hebrew Bible the number is 1,656, in the Samaritan, 1,307; in the Septuagint, 2,242.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/01551c.htm (1616 words)

	Patriarch - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Patriarch of Constantinople for the Armenians in Turkey
		The Patriarch of Jerusalem and of Holy Zion for the Armenians in Israel, Palestine, Jordan and the Persian Gulf
		Note that the Roman Catholic Pope of Rome, whose patriarchate of Rome was the only one in the Western Roman empire -roughly the territory of the Latin Rite- among the Pentarchy, in the past used the title Patriarch of the West ; however, this was removed from the Vatican's official list of titles in March, 2006.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Patriarchs (1097 words)

	GOD'S REVELATION THROUGH THE PATRIARCHS
		It is essential that we become aware of the issues involved in the rejection of the historical character of the patriarchs.
		The structure of the Bible is that of history and not of folklore.
		At the close of one of the incidents in which the Lord spoke to Abraham, He gave the promise that the patriarch's descendants would be as numerous as the stars of the heavens.
	www.bibleviews.com /ot-ch4.html (9668 words)

	Patriarchs (Bible) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Patriarchs, known as the Avot in Hebrew, are Abraham, his son Isaac and his grandson Jacob.
		Collectively, they are referred to as the three patriarchs (sh'loshet ha-avot) of Judaism, and the period in which they lived is known as the patriarchal period.
		In the New Testament, King David is referred to as a patriarch, as are Jacob's twelve sons (the ancestors of the Twelve tribes of Israel).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Patriarchs_(Bible) (352 words)

	The Geneologies of the Bible
		The time span from the death of the last of the 10 patriarchs born after the flood to the entering into Egypt was just under 50 years.
		Though the word "begot" seems to infer a father and son relationship, supposing that the next patriarch is not the son but perhaps a grandson or great grandson does not change the number of years which the Bible tells us elapsed between the birth of the one patriarch and the birth of the next.
		The argument that there are generations between these patriarchs does not at all change the number of years which elapsed between the birth of each patriarch and the birth of the next patriarch if you believe the plain statements of scripture.
	www.history-perspective.com /bible_geneologies.html (1015 words)

	WHY did people live longer BEFORE Noah's Flood than they did after it? - at BibleStudy.org
		One of the most intriguing facts in the Bible is the immense life spans of the patriarchs before and just after the flood.
		This means that the decay rate of the patriarch's death after the flood was only 11% from being a perfect match.
		In other words the decay rate for the declining life span for the patriarch after the flood is very close to being a match to the exponential (natural) decay curve.
	www.biblestudy.org /basicart/longpatr.html (795 words)

	Bible Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
		The Bible reflects the style of the many people involved, but it is from God, and should be respected as such.
		Another source of differences in Bible versions come from the fact that there is more than one way to translate the same thing, depending on style, target vocabulary, translation philosophy, etc. These differences are generally not difficult to deal with though, because they mean the same thing.
		The New American Standard Bible (1977) is almost as good as the NASB95, except that it reverts to archaic English in the Psalms and in the language of prayer, and is a little harder to read.
	ebible.org /bible/biblefaq.htm (3955 words)

	Apologetics Press - The Bible, Science, and the Ages of the Patriarchs
		As one reads through the Bible, on occasion he is confronted with statements, situations, or events that, at first glance, seem to be either impossible or improbable—when viewed from a distinctly modern vantage point.
		The Bible similarly presents compelling evidence to eliminate the idea that men’s ages should be divided by 12 in order to arrive at an accurate figure for the number of years they actually lived.
		Another suggestion offered in response to the patriarchs’ vast ages is that these ages appear larger than normal because “some primitive people measure their age not from the time of their birth, but from the time they produce offspring, or are accepted as an adult in the community in which they live” (Clayton, 1978a, 5[6]:12).
	www.apologeticspress.org /articles/1978 (4161 words)

	Books and e-Books from Truth For the Final Generation!
		As said before all SDA doctrines were established from the Bible and the Bible alone and then the “testimonies” were given to declare that the Biblical positions were correct.
		Obviously then her writings in Patriarchs and Prophets were not written within the specific context of the doctrine of the Covenants.
		The Patriarchs and Prophets statement was one of the most beautiful and succinct comments on the glad tidings of the everlasting covenant ever written aside from scripture.
	www.truthinjesus.org /articles/truelight1.php (4955 words)

	Bible Craft for Kids: Antika Pottery Kit, Megiddo
		It is typical of the age of the Patriarchs, a period of refinement in pottery vessels, when it was used to hold both food and beverages.
		It was conquered by King David in the 10th century B.C. and became known for its horses and chariotmen during the reign of King Solomon.
		Fun Bible activity for kids: children piece together a pot from the earth of Israel and the time of the Bible just like a 3D puzzle.
	www.dokomedia.com /anpotkitmeg.html (242 words)

	Patriarchs - The Book of Genesis - Myth or History?
		As the stories of the Patriarchs are among the most prominent and widely known mythological tales, attracting attention from many quarters and because of various reasons; it is obvious that there are many pros and cons about the historicity of the Old Testament.
		The possibility that the Patriarchs are composite characters does not reduce the historicity of the stories, only extends them into wider areas and deeper periods.
		About later periods, and the lack of corroborative information between the tales of the Bible and the non-biblical, mainly Egyptian, sources, there are a number of points to which I intend to draw attention, without expressing any personal views in the matter.
	www.eg-ban.com /patriarchs03.html (7364 words)

	Age Forefathers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		adds 100 years to each of the patriarchs Adam, Seth, Enos, Cainan, Mahalaleel, and Enoch, before the birth of their sons; while they take 20 from the age of Methuselah, and add 6 to that of Lamech.
		Thus the space from the creation to the deluge is made 2,242 years, according to the Vatican copy, but 2,262 by the Alexandrine; and the sum total by Josephus is 2,265, by the Samaritan 1,307, and the Hebrew Text, 1,656.
		The poetic explanation is that the patriarchs had to learn how to die.
	www.mscperu.org /english/justasking/iage_patriarchs.htm (542 words)

	Were people in the Old Testament really that Old? Neanderthal man buried alive jack Cuozzo old age patriarchs
		The Bible tells us how old the patriarchs were when their children were born.
		The bible describe people in the early parts of Genesis that lived for hundreds of years.
		One of the things that we have learned from modern science is that the bones of the head and face continue to grow through our entire adult life (though at a slower rate than when we are children).
	www.angelfire.com /mi/dinosaurs/patriarch.html (1229 words)

	Can you explain the great disparity between pre- and post-Flood life spans?
		The average age of the pre-flood patriarchs (Genesis 5), excluding Enoch (who was taken away for his protection) and Noah (whose life extended well beyond the flood) was about 907 years.
		This is figured from the patriarchs who are listed in Genesis 11, when the average lifespan was about 459 years.
		Psalm 90:10, written by Moses, states, “The days of our years are threescore years and ten and if by reason of strength they are fourscore years.” Even in Moses’ time, it was well understood that the average lifespan was usually 70 years, and occasionally in the range of 80, if one were in good health.
	www.thercg.org /p160.a.html (590 words)

	Welcome to biblediagrams.com
		This is done for the patriarchs and judges.
		The earliest period (before the year 1500 BCE - which is mostly Genesis), does not allow for an easy fit when using the timespans recorded in the Bible - because the 50-year-at-a-time diagrams would be mostly blank except for lines indicating which patriarchs (Adam to Abraham) were living at the time.
		This website is dedicated to presenting, in as clear a fashion as possible, what the Bible says, what fundamentalists believe, but also how historians and scholars view the scriptures.
	www.biblediagrams.com (791 words)

	The Patriarchs in Jordan
		The only caravan route from Mesopotamia to Jordan and Canaan explicitly identified in the Bible was the one Jacob (pbuh) used during his return journey from Haran to Canaan.
		The Bible indicates that this route passed through the hills of northern Jordan, across the fords of the Jabbok River (the modern Zerqa River) and the Jordan River (Genesis 32:22).
		The Araba desert, a "wilderness" of the Bible (Deuteronomy 1:1), is the semi-arid region in southern Jordan between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba, known in Arabic today as Wadi Araba.
	www.atlastours.net /jordan/the_patriarchs.html (1077 words)

	WHO'S WHO IN THE BIBLE
		They are all here, patriarchs and prophets, warriors and peace makers, kings and queens, holy men and sinners, heroes and villains.
		Who's Who in the Bible is an indispensable reference tool for general readers of the Bible, scholars, students, teachers, religious institutions, colleges and seminaries.
		Complete text of the Bible Menu driven On-screen help Biographies of the over 3,000 personalities named in the Bible, with explanation of their names and century when they lived.
	www.biblecodesplus.com /whoswhoinbible1.html (361 words)

	Biblical Reliability in Archaeology - ChristianAnswers.Net
		Since the Bible is a religious book, many scholars take the position that it is biased and cannot be trusted unless we have corroborating evidence from extra-Biblical sources.
		In other words, the Bible is guilty until proven innocent, and a lack of outside evidence places the Biblical account in doubt.
		Although it is not possible to verify every incident in the Bible, the discoveries of archaeology since the mid 1800s have demonstrated the reliability and plausibility of the Bible narrative.
	www.christiananswers.net /q-abr/abr-a008.html (624 words)

	Hebron (BiblePlaces.com)
		Its architectural style is similar to that of Jerusalem's Temple Mount, including the size of the stones (up to 24 feet long), the type of masonry (dry), and the pilasters (engaged columns), the last of which are no longer visible in Jerusalem.
		Its residents continue to maintain their presence in the city where the "roots of the Jewish people" are found.
		Jewish Hebron (Ahavat Eretz Israel) Tells the story of the struggle for the survival of a Jewish presence in the city with deep roots to the patriarch Abraham.
	www.bibleplaces.com /hebron.htm (612 words)

	Daily Bible Study - The Israelite Patriarchs - Ephraim
		Ephraim was the second-born son of the Israelite patriarch Joseph.
		One practical reason for the addition of one tribe was that the Levites, as the priests, were dispersed throughout the other tribes and had no tribal territory of their own.
		The Holy Bible was primarily written in Hebrew, Greek and Aramaic.
	www.keyway.ca /htm2006/20061022.htm (1555 words)

	Lesson 04 - PROOF OF THE BIBLE
		That is why the Bible endorses proving all things—not passive acceptance, which does not generate deep conviction.
		The majority of Bible prophecies deal with events just before and during the Great Tribulation, the Day of the Lord, the establishment of the kingdom of God on earth and beyond.
		(1) Does the Bible indicate that a worldwide flood during the time of Noah killed all humanity and land animals except those preserved in the ark? Genesis 6:7, 13, 17; 7:6, 21-22.
	www.thercg.org /bics/rcgbic-004.html (2525 words)

	Patriarchs and Prophets chapter 67 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		There are some who take the position that Samuel was actually present at the interview with Saul, but the Bible itself furnishes sufficient ground for a contrary conclusion.
		Ancient idolatry, which, as we have seen, comprises both worship of the dead and pretended communion with them, is declared by the Bible to have been demon worship.
		Spiritualism, by denying Christ, denies both the Father and the Son, and the Bible pronounces it the manifestation of antichrist.
	fermi.jhuapl.edu /s1r/people/res/bsp/patriarchs_c67.html (2315 words)

	A Chronological Bible Timeline: An Introduction
		I had often wondered about the possibility of creating a chronological timeline of the dates stated or implied in the Bible.
		The Bible Timeline has been arranged into four sections for faster loading, and is best viewed at 1024x768 monitor resolution.
		the Bible to be the only inspired, infallible, inerrant, and authoritative Word of God...that there is only one God, eternally existant as the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost...
	www.abiblestudy.com (431 words)

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