OmegaBum

I recently got into a debate with an evangelical Christian about the credibility of the bible. He cited the prophecy in Isaiah 54 (particularly verse 17) showed how biblical prophecy came true with the wars in Israel in the 1960's.

I am halfway sure the verse refers to the Babylonian exile, but I was wondering if anyone had any solid evidence to refute this claim.

Sensei Meela

Please refer to this page of Peter Kirby's exquisite website, www.earlyjewishwritings.com for details and commentaries.

[He also runs the companion site, www.earlychristianwritings.com, FWIW]

And welcome to IIDB!

OmegaBum

Thanks for the info, I greatly appreciate it.

Crucifiction

If he believes that the Tribulation will begin before the generation that sees Israel become a nation pass away--

Tell him that a generation is almost always defined as a period of twenty five years. Since Israel became a nation in 1948, the Tribulation should have began in 1973.

jonesg

When you argue with a fool, no-one can tell the difference.

Fundamental christians are no different from fundamental atheists, both extremes are far from the truth in their own way.