Hard Sayings
of the Bible
(Part One) | Coptic Reads
Author:C. Kaiser Jr., Peter H. Davids, F.F. Bruce,
and Manfred T. BrauchPublisher:Dar El ThaqafaPublish Year:2011Pages:365Categories:Archaeology، Doctrine and Faith، Biblical CommentaryDescription:The book Hard Sayings of the Bible by Walter C. Kaiser Jr., Peter H. Davids, F.F. Bruce, and Manfred T. Brauch
addresses the challenge of interpreting difficult scriptural verses that often hinder a reader's understanding. In the introduction, the authors emphasize that while the Bible is the inspired word of God, temporal and cultural distances create obstacles that require scholarly explanation. The text explores numerous themes across its chapters, including How We Know Who Wrote the Bible, Believing in Miracles, The Apparent Wrath of God in the Old Testament, Discrepancies in Genealogies,Numerical Accuracy, Chronology of Kings, Archaeological Support for Biblical History, The Meaning of Prophetic Phrases, The Accuracy of Prophecies,New Testament Citations, Stories of Demons, and The Existence of Four Different Gospels. Detailed analysis is provided for the Book of Genesis,Book of Exodus, Book of Leviticus, Book of Numbers, and Book of Deuteronomy. Ultimately, the work aims to ensure that the power of God's word remains transformative rather than confusing, leading readers toward a deeper spiritual maturity.
