The Truthfulness of the Eyewitness Accounts as Presented in the Bible
目击者的报告的诚实依照被提出在圣经
By W. R. Miller
由W. R. Miller
A religion that claims to be true must be based upon truth. Christianity
not only claims to be true, it claims to be based upon actual historical
events. For Christianity to be true, it must be based upon actual
historical events.
声称是真实的宗教必须根据真相。 基督教不仅要求是真实的, 它声称根据实际历史事件。 为基督教是真实的, 它必须根据实际历史事件。
These events are chronicled in the Bible, a collection of over 60 documents
spanning over 1,500 years, written by over 40 authors including shepherds and
kings, fishermen and doctors, soldiers and lawyers. They all testified of
their experiences with the supreme Creator of the universe, and how, even
today, one can have a relationship with the Creator.
这些事件被记载在圣经, 60 个文件的一件收藏品跨过经过1,500 年, 写40 位作者包括牧羊人和国王, 渔夫和医生, 战士和律师。 他们全都作证他们的经验与宇宙的至尊创作者, 并且怎么, 平衡今天, 你可能与创作者有合作关系。
For those willing to investigate their testimonies, the following questions
arise: Did the Prophets and the Apostles report their experiences
accurately, or were they mistaken, or did they want to mislead their
readers? How can we accept their testimony as true? Why should we
trust them?
为那些愿调查他们的证词, 以下问题出现: 准确地做了先知和传道者报告他们的经验, 或是他们弄错, 或他们想误引他们的读者吗? 我们怎么可以接受他们的证词象真实? 为什么我们应该信任他们?
Skeptics contend, “You can’t quote the Bible to prove the Bible. That’s
circular reasoning!”
Which is like saying, “You can’t quote an encyclopedia to prove an encyclopedia. That’s circular reasoning!”
怀疑者角逐, “您无法引述圣经证明圣经。 那是圆推理!”这是象说, “您无法引述百科全书证明百科全书。 那是圆推理!”
Webster’s College Dictionary defines “encyclopedia” as “n. a book or set of
books containing articles on various topics, usually in alphabetical
arrangement, covering all branches of knowledge or all aspects of one subject.”
Encyclopedias contain articles written by multiple authors, purporting
information that can be verified.
Webster’s
College Dictionary作为”n 定义” 百科全书”。 书或套书包含文章在各种各样的题目, 通常在按字母顺序的安排, 报道知识所有分支或所有一个主题的方面。”百科全书包含文章由广泛作者写, 声称可能被核实的信息。
Webster’s College Dictionary defines “Bible” as “n. 1. The collection of
sacred writings of the Christian religion, comprising the Old and New
Testaments.”
Webster’s
College Dictionary作为”n 定义” 圣经”。 1. 基督徒宗教的神圣的文字的汇集, 包括老和新约。”
That’s right. Just like an encyclopedia, the Bible is a set of books, of
accounts written by multiple authors, purporting information that could be
verified. How so? That is what this essay will demonstrate.
那是不错。 象百科全书, 圣经是一套书, 帐户由广泛作者写, 声称能被核实的信息。 多么样? 那是什么这篇杂文将展示。
The books of the Bible were written by over 40 independent sources, which could
be verified, or disqualified, by contemporaries with the means, motive, and
opportunity to do so. When we study the books of the Bible, we
should apply the same standards as we would any historical document.
圣经的书被写了40 个独立来源, 哪些能被核实, 或不合格, 由当代以手段, 动机, 并且机会做如此。 当我们学习圣经的书, 我们应该运用和一样我们会任一个历史文件的标准。
“All Christianity asks of men on this subject, is that they would be consistent with themselves; that they would treat the evidence of other things; and that they would try and judge its actors and witnesses, as they deal with their fellow men, when testifying to human affairs and actions, in human tribunals,” writes Simon Greenleaf, one of the founders of Harvard Law School. “Let the witnesses be compared with themselves, with each other, and with surrounding facts and circumstances; and let their testimony be sifted, as if were given in a court of justice, on the side of the adverse party, the witness being subjected to a rigorous cross-examination.” [1]
“所有基督教问人在这个主题, 是那他们与他们自己会是一致的; 他们会对待其它事的证据; 并且那他们会审判和会判断它的演员和证人, 如同他们处理他们的人, 当作证对人的事理和行动, 在人的法庭,”写西蒙・Greenleaf, 哈佛法学院的创建者的当中一个。 “让证人与他们自己比较, 互相, 并且以周围的事实和情况; 并且让他们的证词被过滤, 好象被给了在法院, 在反对党的边, 证人被服从对严谨盘问。” [1]
The writers of the Biblical accounts invited critical analysis, as revealed in
1 Thessalonians 5:21; 1 John 4:1; and Revelation 2:2. They wanted people
to believe their testimony was true. It was imperative they provided
accurate, objective and truthful information, because lives were at
stake. Not just their lives, but the lives of those who received their
message.
圣经的帐户的作家邀请了重要分析, 依照显露在1 Thessalonians 5:21; 1 约翰4:1; 并且揭示2:2 。 他们要人相信他们的证词是真实的。 它是必要的他们提供了准确, 客观和真实的信息, 因为生活成败未定。 不仅他们的生活, 但那些生活收到他们的消息。
This essay isn’t a philosophical discussion. This is an examination of
the historical record and whether or not it’s valid. Keep in mind that,
while the evangelists professed the truth, they also reported historical
facts. So while the Bible addresses philosophical issues, it also reports
facts which, by definition, are synonymous with truth.
这篇杂文不是一次哲学讨论。 这是历史纪录的考试和是否它是合法的。 记住那, 当福音传教士公开宣称了真相, 他们并且报告了历史事实。 如此当圣经论及哲学问题, 它并且报告, 的事实 由定义, 是同义字的以真相。
Webster’s College Dictionary:
True: “adj. 1. Being in accordance with the actual state or conditions; conforming to reality or fact: a true story. 2. Real; genuine; authentic: true gold. 3. Sincere: not deceitful: a true interest in others. 4. Loyal; faithful; steadfast: a true friend. 5. Being or reflecting the essential or genuine character: the true meaning of his statement. 6. Conforming to or consistent with a standard, pattern, etc.: a true copy. 7. Exact; precise; accurate, correct: a true balance. 8. Such as it should be; proper: to arrange things in their true order. 9. Properly so called; rightly answering to a description: true statesmanship. 10. Legitimate or rightful: the true heir. 11. Reliable, unfailing, or sure: a true sign. 12. Exactly or accurately shaped, formed, fitted, or placed, as a surface or instrument. 13. Honest; honorable; upright. 14. Conforming to the type, structural standards, or norm of a particular group: The lion is a true cat.”
真实: “adj 。 1. 是与实际状态或条件符合; 符合现实或事实: 一个真实的故事。 2. 真正; 真正; 地道: 真实的金子。 3. 恳切: 不狡诈: 真实的兴趣在其他人。 4. 忠诚; 忠实; 坚定不移: 一个真实的朋友。 5. 是或反射根本或真正字符: 他的声明的真实的意思。 6. 符合或一致与标准, 样式, 等: 一个真实的拷贝。 7. 确切; 精确; 准确, 正确: 真实的平衡。 8. 譬如它应该是; 适当: 安排事在他们真实的次序。 9. 适当地所谓; 确实回答对描述: 真实的政治手腕。 10. 合法或正当: 真实的承继人。 11. 可靠, unfailing, 或肯定: 一个真实的标志。 12. 确切地或准确地塑造, 形成, 适合, 或安置, 作为表面或仪器。 13. 诚实; 高尚; 挺直。 14. 符合型, 结构标准, 或一个特殊小组的准则: 狮子是一只真实的猫。”
Truth: “n. 1. The true or actual state of a matter: to tell the truth. 2. Conformity with fact or reality; verity: to check the truth of a statement. 3. A verified or indisputable fact, proposition, principle, or the like: mathematical truths. 4. The state or character of being true. 5. Actuality or actual existence. 6. An obvious or accepted fact; truism; platitude. 7. Honesty; integrity; truthfulness. 8. (often cap.) ideal or fundamental reality apart from and transcending perceived experience. 9. Agreement with a standard or original. 10. Accuracy, as of position or adjustment.”
真相: “n 。 1. 事情的真实或实际状态: 讲真相。 2. 整合以事实或现实; 真理: 检查声明的真相。 3. 一个被核实的或无可争辩的事实, 提议, 原则, 或类似物: 数学真相。 4. 状态或字符是真实的。 5. 事实或实际存在。 6. 一个明显或被接受的事实; 公理; 平凡。 7. 诚实; 正直; 诚实。 8. (经常盖帽。) 理想或根本现实除之外和超越被察觉的经验。 9. 与标准的协议或原始。 10. 准确性, 位置或调整自。”
Fact: “n. 1. Something that actually exists; reality; truth: Your fears have no basis in fact. 2. Something known to exist or to have happened. 3. A truth known by actual experience or observation; something known to be true: scientific facts about plant growth. 4. Something said to be true or supposed to have happened. 5. An actual or alleged event or circumstance, as distinguished from its legal effect or consequence.” (Bold emphasis mine.)
事实: “n 。 1. 某事实际上存在; 现实; 真相: 您的恐惧没有依据实际上。 2. 某事已知存在或有发生过。 3. 真相由实际经验或观察已知; 某事已知是真实的: 关于植物生长的科学事实。 4. 某事说是真实或应该发生过。 5. 实际或涉嫌的事件或情况, 依照与它的法律作用或后果被区别。”(大胆的重点矿。)
This essay assumes the Scriptures we have are reliable copies of the
originals. For those who wish to explore why the copies we have
are reliable, check out the articles at the following links:
这篇杂文假设我们有的圣经是原物的可靠的拷贝。 为那些希望探索为什么我们有的拷贝是可靠的, 检查文章在以下链接:
用英语:
Jimmy Williams. “Are the Biblical Documents Reliable?” by Jimmy Williams
“圣经的文件是可靠的吗?”
http://www.leaderu.com/orgs/probe/docs/bib-docu.html
Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon. “The Historical Reliability of the New Testament Text” Part One
“新约文本的历史可靠性” 第部分一个
http://www.johnankerberg.org/Articles/editors-choice/EC0802W2.htm
Dr. John Ankerberg, Dr. John Weldon. “The Historical Reliability of the New Testament Text” Part Two
“新约文本的历史可靠性” 第部分二
http://www.johnankerberg.org/Articles/editors-choice/EC0902W2.htm
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