Does the Bible Contradict Itself?

[pgrimes15]

All Christians believe the original Hebrew text is divinely inspired (if they believe in inspiration at all). The problem arises when there is an ancient Hebrew word with a meaning translators are not sure of. Context is used, but sometimes context is not enough. In any case, we should be safe if (and as it appears) the Hebrew text hasn't changed. Dubious portions of scripture are few and far between. And they have no bearing on the overall message. With four Gospel accounts, it is clear that Jesus died, that He left the tomb, and that many people saw Him. There is no need to be worried about how Judas died. He was so grieved by his actions that he killed himself--that's all we need to know.

Hmmmmm . . . . . you seem to be saying don't bother about the details, just concentrate on the general sweep of the narative. The Xtian postition about bible accuracy is not usually "just feel the story though the actual details may be incorrect and contradictory.", and don't forget your OP was "Does the bible contradict itself?"

Isn't this just the familiar apologist position of "it is the inerrant word of god" when that suits and "things were different then, it should be interpreted like this . . . . ." when that suits.

Oh, and don't forget my question in post #172 of this thread.

Regards

Grimesy