Critique of Biblical Inerrancy

Where it surfaces

• Editor's Introduction

  Conway discusses textual errors in the Bible, such as the interpolation of the three heavenly witnesses (1 John 5:7), and Paine's argument that manuscript copying leads to inaccuracies.

• Of the Bases of Christianity

  By exposing the borrowed and fabricated nature of Christian stories, Paine undermines the claim of biblical infallibility.

• VII: Examination of the Old Testament

  Paine argues the Bible was compiled by human vote, contains errors, and cannot be the infallible word of God.

• VIII: Of the New Testament

  Paine questions the authenticity and consistency of the New Testament writings, suggesting they are forged.

• I: The Old Testament

  Paine argues that the Bible is not self-authenticating and must be proven true before it can be used as evidence; he points out contradictions and historical disorder in Jeremiah.

• II: The New Testament

  Paine highlights contradictions in the genealogies of Jesus and the resurrection timeline to argue the New Testament is not divinely inspired.

• An Essay on Dreams

  Paine highlights contradictions in the Bible (e.g., God vs. Satan moving David) to argue it is not the inerrant word of God.

• An Examination of the Passages in the New Testament

  Paine demonstrates contradictions and false quotations in the New Testament, undermining claims of divine authorship.

• The Book of Mark

  Paine argues that Mark misapplies Old Testament passages, showing the Bible's inconsistencies.

• The Book of Luke

  Paine uses contradictions between Luke and Matthew to argue that the Bible cannot be divinely inspired.

• Contradictory Doctrines Between Matthew and Mark

  Paine highlights a direct contradiction between Matthew and Mark, undermining the claim of biblical consistency.

• Endnotes

  Endnotes highlight Paine's exposure of biblical contradictions, anachronisms, and forgeries, such as the interpolation of Cyrus's name in Isaiah.