The Word Set in Stone: How Archaeology, Science and History Back Up the Bible
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The Bible is the preferred target of anti-Christians, who frequently make polished, intelligent-sounding arguments against the Faith.
How on earth do you think Moses was able to split the Red Sea? They will inquire. Why do you think that King David, Joseph, and Abraham were actual persons and not merely fictional characters? The experts do not concur with that. And how can you take the Bible seriously when it is full of camels in the Old Testament—long before camels were ever common in Israel?
Although strong theology and supernatural faith are both wonderful things, would not it be wonderful if we could also use rigorous science to back up the Bible?
In The Word Set in Stone, renowned apologist Dave Armstrong uses secular historiography and established scientific fields, including archaeology, meteorology, and even zoology and hydrology, to demonstrate that some of the Bible's most fantastical-seeming episodes are not only possible but also probable—even very likely. You will see that Scripture doubters do not require a leap of faith to understand that the Bible is one of the most historically trustworthy books ever written, going back to the Gospels, the Prophets, and all the way to the Garden of Eden. (And sure, the Red Sea is included in that.)
How on earth do you think Moses was able to split the Red Sea? They will inquire. Why do you think that King David, Joseph, and Abraham were actual persons and not merely fictional characters? The experts do not concur with that. And how can you take the Bible seriously when it is full of camels in the Old Testament—long before camels were ever common in Israel?
Although strong theology and supernatural faith are both wonderful things, would not it be wonderful if we could also use rigorous science to back up the Bible?
In The Word Set in Stone, renowned apologist Dave Armstrong uses secular historiography and established scientific fields, including archaeology, meteorology, and even zoology and hydrology, to demonstrate that some of the Bible's most fantastical-seeming episodes are not only possible but also probable—even very likely. You will see that Scripture doubters do not require a leap of faith to understand that the Bible is one of the most historically trustworthy books ever written, going back to the Gospels, the Prophets, and all the way to the Garden of Eden. (And sure, the Red Sea is included in that.)
The Word Set in Stone levels the playing field between those anti-Christians who cling to a caricature of science and the amateur apologist in all of us by presenting rigorous scientific data and theory while writing in a style that is understandable to the average reader. It is not merely a matter of faith; it is fundamental that the Bible is true
."Archaeology, like other disciplines, can be interpreted differently and used to promote agendas. Often skeptics use certain misinterpretations of findings to debunk or refute the Jewish and Christian Scriptures. But in this punchy book, Armstrong presents evidence in a clear and astute manner that the archaeological evidence does indeed confirm the words and historicity of Scripture. He pushes back on the skeptics and hits on some of the most heated topics, demonstrating that archaeology is actually a bedrock of confirmation. History and archaeology do not contradict the written Word, though many wish they did. Armstrong presents convincing arguments to assure novice and scholar alike that Scripture is accurate, from every discipline by which it is analyzed." - Steve Ray, Apologist and Author of Crossing the Tiber
"Popular works that vindicate the Bible through archaeology and science line bookshelves in evangelical bookstores, but rarely does one find anything comparable in Catholic bookstores; that is, until now. Dave Armstrong has filled this need through a well-written, spirited defense of Holy Scripture, using cutting-edge research and other discoveries. I highly recommend The Word Set in Stone to anyone who wonders whether the Bible is grounded in history." - Gary Michuta, Host of Hands-On Apologetics
"Dave Armstrong has put together a masterful work that makes the claims of Sacred Scripture & Sacred Tradition shine bright when examined through the lens of archaeology. Dave’s book is not only a powerful tour de force, but it is composed for the scholar and lay reader alike. It is nearly impossible to find such a fantastic piece of work written from a Catholic perspective like ‘The Word Set in Stone’. This is a perfect book for any season." - William Albrecht, Author of The Secret History of Transubstantiation: Pulling Back The Veil On The Eucharist
"Popular works that vindicate the Bible through archaeology and science line bookshelves in evangelical bookstores, but rarely does one find anything comparable in Catholic bookstores; that is, until now. Dave Armstrong has filled this need through a well-written, spirited defense of Holy Scripture, using cutting-edge research and other discoveries. I highly recommend The Word Set in Stone to anyone who wonders whether the Bible is grounded in history." - Gary Michuta, Host of Hands-On Apologetics
"Dave Armstrong has put together a masterful work that makes the claims of Sacred Scripture & Sacred Tradition shine bright when examined through the lens of archaeology. Dave’s book is not only a powerful tour de force, but it is composed for the scholar and lay reader alike. It is nearly impossible to find such a fantastic piece of work written from a Catholic perspective like ‘The Word Set in Stone’. This is a perfect book for any season." - William Albrecht, Author of The Secret History of Transubstantiation: Pulling Back The Veil On The Eucharist
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