Can You Trust the Bible?

by Harold Sala

The Bible is thousands of years old and has been copied, recopied, and translated endless times, so how do we know it's reliable? Walk through the scientific, historical, and archaeological evidence that leads experts and laypeople alike to land on the solid ground of the Word of God. Also discover the impact of the Bible and biblical history on our lives and why it's important to know what we believe and why!

Can You Trust the Bible? is an easy-to-read yet comprehensive book that will help you understand how the Bible is ultimately trustworthy. Many Christians and non-Christians alike often wonder if a book written centuries ago can be trusted. Author Dr. Harold Sala is convinced that it can. He discusses topics such as the compatibility between science and faith, as well as how historical evidence supports the claims of Scripture through the fulfillment of prophecy, archaeological evidence, and more. Dr. Sala shows how the Bible is different from any other book in history.

This book also relates firsthand experiences of real people whose lives have been changed by the Bible as well as tips for studying the Bible on your own.

4 Key Features of the Can You Trust the Bible? Handbook

192 pages, Paperback

Published October 1, 2020

Reviews

[Christiaan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Harold J. Sala's book Can you trust the Bible? is a comprehensive, yet short read on the evidence for the authority of the Bible as the truth. I enjoyed reading the book, because of the author's quick, yet persuasive writing style - the author does not write redundant statements. Furthermore, the organisation of the book as a whole was much appreciated by me. The section on "enriching your life with Scripture" and "How to study the Bible" is quite helpful.

I do not have any complaints regarding the book. It is a useful read guides you to the various areas of evidence for the Bible if you wish you read further.

I would recommend the above book for any Christian or sceptic, because at the end of the day we all seek the truth. The answers we want to life's most difficult questions are found in the Bible.

[Michelle Kelley · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted this book to be a factually-based and reasoned argument for why someone could trust the Bible. Instead, it’s much more anecdotal and the author often quotes the Bible, which confused me since that seemed to presuppose it’s trustworthiness, even though according to the title that was the point of the book. As someone who already trusts the Bible, many of the anecdotes are interesting, but if you’re someone looking to have this question answered, I think you’d do better reading Paul Little’s Know Why You Believe.

[Cindy Wiedemer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a quick read and likely could have finished in one sitting. I wasn't sure what to expect, and I learned a lot about all the pieces of archeology that have shown the bible to be factual and real. It's a great book for anyone questioning the validity of scripture, and it also dives slightly into how the finished version of the bible came to be. A lot of interesting facts and points, but also ends with talk of self reflection and what you will do with the knowledge the book has given you about the validity of the Bible. I recommend this book.

[Jay Brand · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dr. Sala offers many familiar reasons that encourage our continued trust in the Bible. However, whether Old Testament prophecies concerning the nation of Israel merit continued confidence in light of explicit teachings in the New Testament regarding the Christian church (e.g., Galatians 3:28, 29) remain controversial.

[Ietrio · Rating 1 out of 5]

Oh, it says on the cover PhD, so the guy is qualified.

And yea, you need this book so you know next time the Bible is going to sell you an used car, or some weight loss pills.

[Naomi Anderson · Rating 2 out of 5]

Really underwhelming. Very entry level book with no thorough theological or biblical / historical discourse. Has no referencing system either, no sources for statements.

[Desiree · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've read several books highlighting reasons to trust the Bible and I feel like this one is easy to understand and read.