tynor@uiucuxc.UUCP (01/05/84)
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uiucuxc!tynor Jan 4 12:49:00 1984
Can anyone suggest some books (or articles) critical of the Bible as
literal truth. Something pointing out logical falicies etc.
I'd appreciate it.
Steve
uiucuxc!tynordrv@eisx.UUCP (Dennis Vogel) (01/07/84)
In a recent article, uiucuxc!tynor asked if there were any books or articles critical of the Bible as literal truth. I have just finished the two volume set by Isaac Asimov, "Asimov's Guide To The Bible" published by Avon. (The New Testament has a publication date of 1969. I don't have the Old Testament handy but I would guess that it is a couple of years earlier.) I have reason to believe that it is now available in a single, hardcover volume. From the introduction, Asimov says his intention is to consider the secular aspects of the Bible. In it, he tries to interpret the events in the Bible in all sorts of ways. In the process he sometimes gives "explanations" for the miracles that are described. This may give you some of the fallacies you are looking for. You may find this interesting but each volume is 500+ pages long so you'll need to do a lot of reading to find what you want. Dennis Vogel AT&T-IS eisx!drv
mark@utzoo.UUCP (mark bloore) (01/10/84)
prometheus books 700 e. amherst st. buffalo, ny 14215 publishes some bible-critical books (judging by the titles - i haven't read any). i am sure they would be glad to send you their booklist.
gam@proper.UUCP (Gordon Moffett) (01/11/84)
Isaac Asimov has written "Asimov's Guide to the Bible" (also
available in two volumes "...{New,Old} Testament") which is not exactly
a logical criticism but a historical/anthropological/sociological
view of Biblical reports. Asimov, an atheist, is not exactly sympathetic
to Judeo-Christian beliefs, but in this book he certainly allows people
to believe what they want without beating them over the head with
discrepancies. The discrepancies are nonetheless reported in objective
detail. A highly recommended book for Christians, Jews, and students
of religion generally.