So you’re also saying that Schliemann only found some random abandoned city, and not Troy?
THAT is the bare minimum level of historical accuracy that the Bible presents. AND only from the biased viewpoint of a single tribe/nation/cult. The Persian invasion, the rebuilding of Jerusalem, etc. yes. DETAILS of personal events… no
There ARE correlations beyond the existence of Jerusalem. Abram was said to be from “Ur of the Chaldeans”. Apparently they found that city. Also non-biblical references to King David and others. Not matching the full DETAILS expounded in the Bible, but enough to be the basis of some Historical fiction/ Enhanced legends/ Grandpa’s tall tales/ etc.
I don’t remember the title or author, but there was a SF short-short story about a discussion between a teacher and a parent about the problems with the week long science project by young godling Jehovah.
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So you’re also saying that Schliemann only found some random abandoned city, and not Troy?
THAT is the bare minimum level of historical accuracy that the Bible presents. AND only from the biased viewpoint of a single tribe/nation/cult. The Persian invasion, the rebuilding of Jerusalem, etc. yes. DETAILS of personal events… no