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The Bible’s Accuracy

The bible is a book that has sparked controversy around the world. Although it has many believers, it also has many detractors. The detractors of The Bible doubt about its veracity; they claim that The Bible is just a book written by men that just relates myths. Even thought the detractors of The Bible do not believe in it, I think we must believe in The Bible because of its perfect prophecy record, reliable history. First of all, non believers claim that The Bible is a book written by men; nevertheless, there is strong evidence that The Bible is inspired by god. For instance, in the past oracles were unreliable as well as the horoscopes we have nowadays. Futurology is based on current trends and rarely even try to predict specific events centuries in advance. In contrast, Bible prophecies are detailed and always come true, even if they tell from long ago the things that have not been done. How could a book written by men predict the future centuries in advance with such accuracy? For example, in the VI century B.C.E. the prophet Daniel saw a vision that foretold the rapid defeat of Medo-Persia bye Greece, and it also foretold that as soon as the victorious king of Greece became mighty, his kingship would be broken. Who would replace him? Daniel wrote that there were four kingdoms from his nation that would stand up, but not with his power (Daniel 8:5-22). How could Daniel know that? Taking into account that he died long ago before those things happen? Daniel Know this because he was inspired by god. In addition to that, historians say that over 200 years after Daniel’s time, Alexander the great became king of Greece. Within ten years Alexander defeated the Medo-Persian Empire and extended Grecian rule as far as the Indus river, but he died at the age of 32. Finally, a battle near ipsus in Asia Minor dissolved his empire. The victors of that Battle eventually divided the Grecian Empire among themselves. However, none of the attained Alexander’s degree of power. Can any other book claim such a record of fulfilled prophecy? Or is The Bible unique? Second, detractors of The Bible allege that it is just a book of myths; however, it has been proved that The Bible is a source of reliable history. The difference between The Bible and a book of myths is very clear; legends and myths relate fantastic tales that omit specific locations, dates, and names of historical figures. On the other hand, The Bible includes countless historical details that reassure readers that its sayings are totally true (Psalms 119:116). For example, The Bible reports that Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon took Judean king Jehoiachin into exile to Babylon. Later, Evil-Merodach the king of Babylon, in the year of his becoming king, raised up the head of Jehoiachin the king of Judah out of the house of detention. Furthermore, Evil-Merodach gave to Jehoiachin an allowance constantly, dayly as due, all the days of his life. Moreover, archaeologists among the ruins of ancient Babylon uncovered administrative documents dated to the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II. They list rations given to the prisoners and others dependent on the royal household. The list include Yaukin or Jehoiachin who was the king of Yahud or Judah and his household. What about the existence of Nebuchadnezar’s successor Evil-Merodach? An inscription on a vase found near the city of Susa reads: “Palace of Amil-Marduk[Evil-merodach], King of Babylon, son of Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon. So what do you think? Is any other ancient book as specific and accurate whe it coms to history? Or is The Bible unique? To sum up, even though the detractors of Bible think that it is merely a book of myths written by men, I strongly believe that The Bible is a book inspired by god and source of reliable history. People should investigate more about The Bible in order to refuse any unsupported argument just as the Bereans did (Acts 17:11).