In his book, "Jesus, Interrupted", Bart Ehrman, a foremost professor of the New Testament, reveals some of the most important contradictions in the Bible. Ehrman tells us, providing concrete facts, that the Bible contains many irreconcilable contradictions that only a dogmatic mind can dispute.
I had thought that the Bible was a flawless, divinely inspired book before I stumbled upon Ehrman's work but my assumptions were wrong. In short, the Bible contains several contradictions, some being outrightly indefensible.
However, this does not erode the fact that the Bible contains real life lessons that are capable of transforming and shaping a man's life. In this essay, I will point out five of the most notable contradictions in the bible. It is not my intention to invoke atheism but to open the minds of Christians who have been enslaved by religion. So, here are some of the most important contradictions in the Bible.
1. At What Hour Did Jesus Die, Sixth or Third?
It depends on what gospel you read.
And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. —Mark 15:25
…about the sixth hour…they cried out…crucify him….Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. —John 19:14-16
2. Saved by Faith or By Works?
It depends on the book of the New Testament you read.
For by grace are ye saved through faith…not of works. —Ephesians 2:8,9
Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. —James 2:24
3. How Old was Johoiachin When He Began to Reign?
Again, this depends on what Old Testament scripture you read.
Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. —2 Kings 24:8
Jehoiachin was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned three months and ten days in Jerusalem.—2 Chronicles 36:9
4. How Did Judas Die?
Well, this again depends on the book of the New Testament you read.
And [Judas] cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself. —Matthew 27:5
Now [Judas] purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out. —Acts 1:18
5. At What Time of the Day Did Mary Visit Jesus' Tomb, Morning or Night?
Interesting, the answer to the above question depends on what scripture you read.
And very early in the morning the first day of the week, they came unto the sepulchre at the rising of the sun. —Mark 16:2
The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. —John 20:1
Conclusion
The Bible, like several religious books, have its contradictions and shortcomings because they were written by inspired men whose human errors coloured its contents. This should not be an excuse to become an atheist. Instead, you should scrutinize religious doctrines before you adopt them, so that you're not enslaved in the name of religion.
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