Genesis 14:1

Is the account of Abraham’s defeat of the Mesopotamian kings historically reliable? PROBLEM: Genesis presents this battle as factually true. But, according to the Documentary Hypothesis of biblical criticism, this story is a later addition and totally fictitious. SOLUTION: We possess very little i... [ Continue Reading ]

Genesis 14:18-20

Who was Melchizedek? PROBLEM: There is some debate over the nature of Melchizedek. Was he a historical person, a super-normal being, or just a mythical figure? SOLUTION: Based on Hebrews 7, some have interpreted Melchizedek as being an angel or even an appearance of Christ. This is not likely sinc... [ Continue Reading ]

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