When it comes to believing in the Bible as the actual Word of God, most see the first event as the Creation of the world in seven days. In most cases, each Biblical timeline starts here with one creation myth or another. An event that is followed closely by Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and the fall of man due to Satan. The fall of man occurs after Eve, born out of Adam's rib takes a bite of an apple against God's or the Creator's wishes.
From the stories of creation to the book of Revelation, the Old Testament is based in history. Of course, the ultimate truth is that God, the Creator, the Great Mystery will always be just that, a Great Mystery, at least and up until the end of time as we know. In most cases, these timetables follow creation through the beginning of the book of Revelation, with room left at the end to fulfill the prophecy associated with the second coming of Christ, at least in the Christian faith.
There are many events which have been established as recorded history in the Old Testament. Although, there have also been many stories proved simply as folktales, legends and myth. Depending on how each individual reads scripture, there are several which can host several different meanings.
One event on which believers and non-believers can agree is the establishment of something from nothing. After all, even scientist know the universe was born out of a void of darkness. In the Bible, creation is attributed to a higher power known as God though others have seen the establishment of time through more scientific origins.
A good example of how this can go bad is the demise of Lot. An event which happened shortly after the birth of Ishmael whom begat several others, thus fulfilling the prophesy related to descendants. Of course, when a man and a woman are left in a garden of evil, it is only natural that descendants might follow.
When it comes to lessons surrounding suffering and faith, it is reported that the story of Job and his lack of faith and suffering arrived on the scene sometime between 2100 BC and 2500 BC along with the building of the tower of Babel. In 2091, it is reported that God sent Abraham to Egypt which later resulted in the famine in Canaan.
It also becomes clear that a lot can be learned from these timetables. For, if we did not know when Job lost faith, or others were sent to Egypt, we would not be able to tie cause and effect. A process which we can learn a great deal about in life as well as in the pages of the Bible.
Ultimately, it is up to each individual to determine whether or not to read the Bible/ Whether seen as history, or, sacred text, non-believers do not tend to read scripture. For others, discussions with believers can often be easier when one has a knowledge of different biblical stories and timelines, knowledge which can now be gained by only looking at a timeline associated with scripture without having to read the Old or New Testament in entirety.
From the stories of creation to the book of Revelation, the Old Testament is based in history. Of course, the ultimate truth is that God, the Creator, the Great Mystery will always be just that, a Great Mystery, at least and up until the end of time as we know. In most cases, these timetables follow creation through the beginning of the book of Revelation, with room left at the end to fulfill the prophecy associated with the second coming of Christ, at least in the Christian faith.
There are many events which have been established as recorded history in the Old Testament. Although, there have also been many stories proved simply as folktales, legends and myth. Depending on how each individual reads scripture, there are several which can host several different meanings.
One event on which believers and non-believers can agree is the establishment of something from nothing. After all, even scientist know the universe was born out of a void of darkness. In the Bible, creation is attributed to a higher power known as God though others have seen the establishment of time through more scientific origins.
A good example of how this can go bad is the demise of Lot. An event which happened shortly after the birth of Ishmael whom begat several others, thus fulfilling the prophesy related to descendants. Of course, when a man and a woman are left in a garden of evil, it is only natural that descendants might follow.
When it comes to lessons surrounding suffering and faith, it is reported that the story of Job and his lack of faith and suffering arrived on the scene sometime between 2100 BC and 2500 BC along with the building of the tower of Babel. In 2091, it is reported that God sent Abraham to Egypt which later resulted in the famine in Canaan.
It also becomes clear that a lot can be learned from these timetables. For, if we did not know when Job lost faith, or others were sent to Egypt, we would not be able to tie cause and effect. A process which we can learn a great deal about in life as well as in the pages of the Bible.
Ultimately, it is up to each individual to determine whether or not to read the Bible/ Whether seen as history, or, sacred text, non-believers do not tend to read scripture. For others, discussions with believers can often be easier when one has a knowledge of different biblical stories and timelines, knowledge which can now be gained by only looking at a timeline associated with scripture without having to read the Old or New Testament in entirety.
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