The Scriptures Defended: Being a Reply to Bishop Colenso's Book on the Pentateuch and the Book of Joshua (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Jacob M. Hirschfelder

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484596764 ISBN 13: 9780484596763

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Clear, evidence-based reply to Colenso’s Pentateuch challenges, with careful dates and generations explained.

This edition presents focused arguments that defend the biblical record against Colenso’s interpretation. It examines the growth of the Israelite population, the timing of Egypt stay, and the meaning of generations, using verse-by-verse discussion and historical context. The purpose is to show how the text can be understood within traditional scripture.

• Grounds the 430-year timeline and its implications for bondage and exodus.
• Clarifies the concept of generations and how to count them in ancient Hebrew usage.
• Offers a close reading of key passages to show consistency with scriptural record.
• Provides a broader look at how dates and events fit into the Pentateuch’s narrative.

Ideal for readers of biblical history, theology, and readers seeking a historical defense of Scripture.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484596764
• ISBN 13: 9780484596763
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 232