I first bought the Jesus of Nazareth books by Pope Benedict XVI a few years ago. At the time, I started reading the first volume but was unable to finish it. Earlier this year, I finally decided to finish reading it (finishing a half read book is a lot faster than beginning one of an equivalent size). …
“Setting sail therefore from Troas, we made a direct voyage to Samothrace, and the following day to Neapolis…” Acts 16:11 RSV I recently returned from an overseas trip where I went to Greece, Turkey, France and Italy. This as designed as a bit of a religious pilgrimage. The trip to Greece and Turkey saw me …
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11: 29-30) Some Catholics really live out their faith, but many unfortunately do not. Perhaps a Pareto Principle approach to the …
“It is you who I invoke, O Lord. In the morning you hear me; In the morning I offer you my prayer, Watching and waiting.” Psalm 5:3b-4 Yesterday I was asked the question, ‘Do I have a morning / evening routine?’ The answer is ‘Not really. No.’ When I was better organised I did, and …
“He who states his case first seems right, until the other comes and examines him.” Proverbs 18:17 RSV “Remove not the ancient landmark which your fathers have set.” Proverbs 22:28 RSV In 2017 on the Feast of Christ the King, I converted from being a Protestant to being a member of the Catholic Church. The …
ContextThe 4th contradiction listed on the BibViz website is: “Abiathar’s Father”The alleged contradiction is as follows:Abiathar was the son of Ahimelech 1 Samuel 22:20 – “And one of the sons of Ahimelech the son of Ahitub, named Abiathar, escaped, and fled after David. 1 Samuel 23:6 – “And it came to pass, when Abiathar the …
ContextThe 3rd contradiction listed on the BibViz website is: “How many sons did Abraham have?”The alleged contradiction is as follows: Abraham had only one son. “By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten [son],” Hebrews 11:17 “And he said, Take now thy …
Context The second contradiction listed on the BibViz website is: “Was Abraham Justified by Faith or Works?” It is claimed that two contradictory views are proposed in the Bible: He was justified by faith: “For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath [whereof] to glory; but not before God.” Romans 4:2 He was justified …
Context The Bible has countless objections, criticisms and claims of contradictions. No doubt, it will continue to do so for some time. BibViz, is a website listing a number of apparent contradictions within the Bible. Websites like this are not a problem, but an opportunity for dialogue. They invite one to study their faith, to reason …
Context I was recently reading through the introduction to the New American Bible, a Catholic Bible translation which, whilst not denying inspiration of the Bible, does affirm Biblical Criticism. I came across an alleged contradiction I had not seen before. This was as follows:“Though Scholars have noted inconsistencies (compare Ishmael’s age in Gn 16:16 and …