The Veracity of the Bible
Exploring the Veracity of the Bible
What about the Bible? Is it an archaic book filled with fairytales? Simply an important piece of classical literature? Is it relevant to us today? Can it be trusted?
In this course we are going to investigate:
- The reliability of the New Testament scriptures by looking at the number of ancient manuscripts, time of writing, and discrepancies between the artifacts.
- Surprising archaeological discoveries that prove the Biblical narratives.
- Archaeological evidence and extra-Biblical documents verify the existence of Jesus.
- Jesus’s fulfillment of over 300 prophesies spanning several millenniums.
- The extraordinary witness accounts of Jesus as Messiah.
This course will deepen your understanding and appreciation of the Bible and bring the Biblical events to life.
This course is both for the novice, the Biblical Scholar, and everyone in between.
Can the Scriptures Be Trusted?
This lesson covers the reliability of the New Testament scriptures by looking at the number of ancient manuscripts, time of writing, and discrepancies between the artifacts.
Archaeological Evidence: To the Divided Kingdom of Israel
This lesson covers the oldest archaeological proof of the Bible to the divided Kingdom of Israel to the fall of Judah.
Archaeological Evidence: To the Captivity of Israel
This lesson covers the oldest archaeological proof of the Bible to the divided Kingdom of Israel to the fall of Judah.
Archaeological Evidence: To the Fall of Judah
This lesson covers key archaeological evidence from the divided Kingdom of Israel to the fall of Judah.
Archaeological Evidence: New Testament
Archaeological evidence from the New Testament era not only provides authenticity for the books in the New Testament, but also allows us to learn about the culture and people. us to actually see the faces of the Roman rulers.
Extrabiblical Evidence for the Existence of Jesus
Archaeological evidence includes concrete findings from the time Jesus lived (early first century AD) including pottery, coins, and other physical findings.
Jesus’ Fulfilment in Prophesies
Did you know that Jesus fulfilled over 300 prophecies from the Old Testament that were written hundreds and even thousands of years before his birth in 26 Old Testament books?
This is a Self-Paced Class
Estimated Completion time:
1 hour per Lesson
Deanne Howell holds an MS in Science Education/Curriculum and Instruction and a BA in Theology/Education.
She has worked as an Instructor for Emporia State University’s Teacher’s College for 20 years, and also as a public and private school teacher.
Course Content and Designed By:
Deanne Howell
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