Ancient Technology Disproves “Bronze Age goat hearders” Wrote the Bible

Ancient Technology Disproves “Bronze Age goat hearders” Wrote the Bible

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There are many who are saying that the bible was written by illiterate goat hearders. I found some proof that they weren't as stupid in that era as some think. In fact, before that area some time in the B.C. Range, an analog computer to calculate the movement of the sun, moon, and stars was discovered. The device is called the Antikythera mechanism. You may find links to it here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:NAMA_Machine_d%27Anticyth%C3%A8re_1.jpg and here for an educational paper on it http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/rrice/usna_pap.html. Here is a picture of the device that was found.

Picture by Marsyas

Here is the back.

Picture by Marsyas

After it was x-rayed, someone made a reproduction of the device.

Picture by Mogi Vicentini

Here is a video of a reconstructed device in action.

Antikythera mechanism working model.mov 

 

Such an analog computer was not created by unlearned men. If these were in the 80 B.C. Era to earlier, what did they have in the time of Jesus? I'm sure that technology progressed through the years just as it does now. One atheist website states, “The Bible is a collection of fairytales written by illiterate goat herders back in the Bronze Age.” In an interview with an atheist, the atheist states that the bible was written by, “Bronze Age goat herders.” Both of these statements are ridiculous. First, if they were illiterate they would not be able to read or write so how could illiterate people write the bible? Second, the bronze age ended far earlier. The Iron Age was from 1200 - 550 B.C.E. These foolish statements made by atheists to try to discredit the bible are completely inaccurate. Still, many very educated and intelligent atheists still use these phrases. Being as educated and intelligent as they are you would think that they would realize that these statements were inaccurate so why do they continue to use them?

Psalm 14:1

King James Version (KJV)
14 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.

While the device also has markings for astrology, which the bible is clearly against, the workings are marvelous craftsmanship. Too little credit was given to the people of that era. This is only one relic discovered, probably because the materials of which it was made were designed for voyages across the sea. A bronze/tin alloy was used to prevent corrosion from the salt air and water. Other ancient devices designed for land use would likely have rusted away by now. There is some possible evidence of a fossilized geared machine dated at 400 million years ago.

Machine dated at 400 million years found in Russia

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Some claim that these are chrinoid folssils; however, their claim is just as much speculation as the speculation that this is a computer or timepiece. In this piece, the author shows some similar chrinoid fossils but they do not have the edges that appear to be gears nor are they as perfectly round with the raised center. While it is possible that the claim is so, it is not definite. Still, the Antikythera mechanism proves that the ancients were capable of technology much greater than they have been given credit for. Atheists think themselves wise in the ways of the world and consider Christians... or anyone else who has a religious belief... fools. Perhaps if they would become “fools” they would become more wise?

1 Corinthians 3:18

King James Version (KJV)
18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.

There is even some evidence of the ancients having a form of electricity. The Baghdad Battery for instance, has been recreated and used with lemon juice to produce up to 2 volts of electricity. In series, they could create higher voltage. Some speculate that they couldn't have been batteries because there is no wiring or insulation found near them. Others say that parts of the batteries may have eroded or corroded away. Some speculate that there may have been thin copper strips used as wiring, possibly covered by papyrus as an insulator that may have corroded and deteriorated existence. There are also other theories on materials that may have been used to seal the batteries. Here is one article from BBC News.

Riddle of 'Baghdad's batteries'

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Although we like to think of ourselves as much more advanced than the ancients, there are plenty of mysteries that indicate otherwise. We don't really know what the batteries were used for. Whether it be electroplating or some other use, it's still an amazing discovery. Also, what of the huge, perfectly carved stones placed so closely together that a piece of paper can't fit between them? I doubt that they were created by aliens as some believe but think it more likely that it was human technology of which we are not aware because we either haven't yet found evidence of it or it too has deteriorated out of existence by this point in time. After all, there were tales of Mu and Atlantis having great technology before they were flooded. Some of it, such as manipulating DNA to make part man/part beast. Is just now being rediscovered by modern scientists. With the burning of the library at Alexandria, much may have been lost. Since it was common practice to burn the libraries of a conquered country, who knows what else may have been lost around the world?

Don't give too much credit to those who claim that the ancients were ignorant goat herders. There is too much evidence to the contrary. While our science may have developed differently, it does not mean that the science of that time was completely invalid. There were amazing discoveries made throughout history. Yes, some scientists were killed and their work destroyed because of religious beliefs but that only proves that there may have been even more science that existed than we are currently aware of. Don't lose faith because someone calls the authors of the bible stupid goat herders. Just realize that their intent is to discredit believers at any cost... even the cost of their own knowledge.

2 Timothy 4:3-4

King James Version (KJV)
3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;
4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.

2 Thessalonians 2:10-12

King James Version (KJV)
10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved.
11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

An end times prophecy from Daniel states this.

Daniel 8:24-25

King James Version (KJV)
24 And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.
25 And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand.

Here it is in the NIV

Daniel 8:24-25

New International Version (NIV)
24 He will become very strong, but not by his own power. He will cause astounding devastation and will succeed in whatever he does. He will destroy those who are mighty, the holy people. 25 He will cause deceit to prosper, and he will consider himself superior. When they feel secure, he will destroy many and take his stand against the Prince of princes. Yet he will be destroyed, but not by human power.

Though Satan and his minions and antichrists will fool many and cause them to prosper here on earth, the Lord will destroy them. We need not worry and we need not be fooled or disillusioned by the claims of those who do not believe. I know this is long, but it gives us much to think about for even with all of the seemingly awesome technology and destructive capability at Satan's hands in this day and time, our God will prevail.

Let us pray as Jesus taught us:

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. (Matthew 6:9-13 KJV)

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Love, Hope, Peace, and Christ be with you,

Elder Cal Jennings