Reliable Truth: The Validity of the Bible in an Age of Skepticism

by Richard E Simmons

Overview

What do science, history, and logic have to say about the reliability of the Bible? This book presents in a profound way how the Bible reflects the true nature of reality. Reliable Truth is about seeing the world as it is while debunking the myths, legends, and false beliefs about the Bible. This book tracks a series of presentations given over the course of a year. Richard Simmons thoroughly researches History, Archeology, Ancient Writings and Science to explore the Bible and its validity. The author turns to the world’s leading scholars, experts, and commentators on the subjects that touch on the Bible’s legitimacy. So many people grew up being told that the bible is the word of God, but are never told why they should believe it. This book provides compelling evidence that undergirds the validity of the Bible. According to the author, “What I had found in my research was that most books written on the validity of the Bible were very scholarly and hard to read, but there was nothing out there for everyday people. I wanted to write a book where a high school student or average man or woman would find it to be a good, compelling read.” This book is an excellent source for Bible studies and small groups.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781939358004
Publisher:	Union Hill Publishing
Publication date:	12/01/2012
Pages:	194
Sales rank:	1,169,619
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Richard E. Simmons III is the founder and executive director for The Center for Executive Leadership, a not-for-profit, faith-based ministry located in Birmingham, AL. Simmons opened The Center in 2000 to assist men in the development of their faith through formal bible studies, teaching and counseling while also overseeing a talented group of professional and personal counselors.

Table of Contents

table of contents

1 • Wherever Truth May Lead ..................12

2 • The Historical Record .........................27

3 • The Archeological Record ..................40

4 • The Ancient Writings ..........................53

5 • The Reach of Science ...........................69

6 • The Moral Imperative ..........................91

7 • The Life of Jesus ...................................107

8 • The Heart of the Matter ......................133

Appendix One | Resurrection ...................139

Appendix Two | Prophecies ......................155

Appendix Three | The Canon ..................162

Appendix Four | Archeology.....................170

Appendix Five | History ............................178