Historical tests all old documents are given. How well does the Bible do?
Questions:
Common Objections:
History cannot be known - science does not apply because it is not repeatable
Must use the same evidence as a standard jury would determine a case - beyound a reasonable doubt: peicing together evidence and interviewing witnesses
New Testament is Bias
They were biased but that does mean they lied or exaggerated
What did they have to gain from an outside perpective?
Why would Jews who converted to Christianity risk presecution, death, eternal damnation if it was not true?
The New Testament writers must have very strong evidence to turn away from ancient beliefs and practices
Converted People are Not Objective
Atheist are not neutral either
Most authors believe what they are writting but that does not mean what they write is wrong or has no objective element