Truth in a story which is entirely dependent upon subjective interpretation

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I'd put my money on the second option. Nothing adds up.  I could write a more credible and comprehensible story in the 12th grade. Are you familiar with the works of Bart Ehrman? Based on the interest that you've expressed, I think you'll find him a treasure.

I see in the bible a story that begins with the creation of the universe, progresses through the history of the Jewish nation and culminates in the life and death of Jesus, who is the answer to the consequences of the sin which began within the first few chapters.  It comes with the fulfillment of hundreds of prophesies made throughout the story.  It's real easy to follow the theme from beginning to end.  As far as it's purpose to lead the reader to the Messiah and salvation, it does it's job very well.  It's true that it takes much time and study to understand every concept.  I do understand why you guys don't accept what is written in the bible as truth.  The bible in itself isn't enough to endow faith in an individual.  That's a direct action between God and the individual.

There's no universe in the bible. The god of the bible created the grass and trees before he created the sun and moon. Then he hung the sun and moon right here in the Earth's atmosphere (firmament). The biblical writers had not the foggiest notion of a universe.