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FACTS FIT BIBLE HISTORY
The evidence that complex human civilisations suddenly emerged less than 6,000 years ago has long puzzled secular archaeologists, but supports the Biblical account of human history. The book of Genesis tells us that people developed agriculture, built cities and learned how to forge metals very soon after creation (Genesis 4). Then a world-wide flood occurred, with only eight survivors. (Genesis 6-8)
Although we would not expect any evidence of pre-flood technology to survive, Noah and his family would have taken with them the knowledge they already had. This explains why there is no evidence for the gradual evolution of civilisation. As people spread throughout the earth following the Babel dispersion (Genesis 11:1-9) they would have been able to build cities, and establish civilised societies and industries immediately, without having to learn everything over again. Archaeology reveals that the first cities were built in the Middle East less than 6,000 years ago. In fact no archaeological discovery has ever contradicted the Bible.
The Bible is not only a reliable record of history, but a book that tells us a lot about ourselves and our world. It explains how things began, why evil exists, and records how God, our Creator, dealt with the problem of human sin through the death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ. "God demonstrates His own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." (The Bible, Romans 5:8). The Bible promises forgiveness and eternal life to all who believe in Jesus, and accept what He has done for them. The Bible--the world's best-selling book--is trustworthy, and a message from God to you!
Original View No 62, published by the Creation Resources Trust
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