The Bible Book by Book

by Josiah Blake Tidwell

There are two lines of proof of the reliability of the scriptures, the external and the internal. These different kinds of evidences may be put down, without separation, somewhat as follows: 1. The Formation and Unity of the Bible. There are sixty-six books written by nearly forty men, who lived at various times, and yet these books agree in making a perfect whole. These writers were of different classes and occupations. They possessed different degrees of training and lived in widely different places and ages of the world. The perfect agreement of their writings could not, therefore, be the result of any collusion between them. The only conclusion that can explain such unity is that one great and infinite mind dictated the scripture. 2. The Preservation of the Bible. That the Bible is a divine book is proven in that it has survived the wreck of empires and kingdoms and the destruction of costly and carefully gathered libraries and that, too, when there was no special human effort to save it. At times all the constituted powers of earth were arrayed against it, but it has made its way against the tide of fierce opposition and persecution.

Genres: Christian, Nonfiction, Christianity, Religion, Classics

153 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 1, 2005

About the author

Tidwell, J. B. (Josiah Blake) 1870-1946
Tidwell, J. B.
Tidwell, Josiah Blake, 1870-1946

Reviews

[T. R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really great source to learn a little more about the history of the books of the Bible and themes.

[Adam · Rating 4 out of 5]

A classic of bible study from a renowned scholar of the bible. A succinct summary of all the most important and generally accepted interpretations and histories of scholars as seen by one scholar from a century ago. I have read the intro chapters and the new testament sections. Great outlines for students.

[Gabz Quinto · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is good to read

[J Crossley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Josiah Tidwell provides a commentary for each book of the Bible.