Publisher's Synopsis
The Bible is true if you understand what it's saying. Many interpreters of the Bible misunderstand the text because they fail to appreciate the context in which it was written.. The best way to understand the Bible is to study ancient Near Eastern history in every field where evidence can be found. That includes climate change since the last ice age, geological change, ancient Near Eastern history and archaeology, as well as ancient Near Eastern culture and literature. When the Bible is put into the context of the world in which it was written, it stands out. as a unique document. It is important to realize that the Bible was written by people wh0 lived from 2000 to 4000 years ago. It must be seen through the eyes of the people who first read it. It is not a textbook for people who live in the modern world. Only by seeing the Bible in its historical context, can people come close to understanding the depths of God's Word.
