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A Chronology of the Bible: Challenge to the Standard Version

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Dr. Ben has given us a simple, straight to the point summary on what scholars should know on Bibical History. For those who think that he has a secret agenda, reader know that Dr. Ben is indeed a Jew. Judaism practicers were originally all Africans. This could be understood if you are aware that Judaism springs from Egypt, wich is in Africa. Examples range from the creation story(Khnum), the flood(Ra and Hathor),Jacobs the dreamer, monotheism(Ahkenaton), the golden calf(Hathor), 7 day creation, the Laws(Book of the Dead), and the Christ myth(Osiris,Isis,and Horus)got their model in Egypt. Not to mention according to the Bible Abraham,Jacob,Joseph,Moses, and Jesus all went to Egypt. Also any Bibical schoar should know that the old testament wasn't compiled until 200 B.C at the library of Alexandria, in Egypt. It was written from Hyroglyphics, and papyras texts of the Egyptians. This is not just speculation, but fact. Anybody serious in this study should read African Origin of Western Religion(Dr. Ben), Arican presence in Early Asia(Ivan Van Sertima), 16 Crucified Saviors(Kersey Graves), and Aricans who wrote the Bible(Nana Darkwah).

I used to think the kjv was the only bible from God (OT) written in his own words and later in Jesus (NT) words. After reading this reference guide, I have come to understand the bible is a collection of stories (versions)written from "men inspired by God" (see front credits of any kjv) including Shakespeare. This means anyone "inspired by God" can write such a inspirational book such as a pastor, bishop, rabbi, cardinal, etc. Even an ordinary man or woman can do so if he/she is "inspired" to do so. My second discovery which is just as fascinating, was at least 16 major versions of the bible were written before the kjv. The first one written approx 6000-7000 years ago (5000-4100 BC) There are also dozens of bibles other than kjv that you should find somewhat difficult or expensive to obtain. (I wonder why!) I close in saying the 3 major religions, Christanity, Judiasm and Islam all require you to seek God through Jesus, Abraham and Mohammad and basically three books (KJV, Talmud/Torah, Koran). Just like there are dozen of references to read about any subject, one should seek out more than one reference to the truth.

Being that I spent some summers in Harlem with my Aunt and I have been there for the layman religous forum at that same Chock Full of Nuts I think the pamphet hits its mark but it is very important to understand that this was extracted out of the Authors 3 part volume. Now those volumes are a must read if this book has interest you.

this small pamphlet of information is very helpful. it points out the first typed bible, first bible written in english and also bibles that were written to satisfy certain kings and a lot of other good points. it points out the many bibles that were printed in the u.s. which were 16 different versiions. i feel sorry for christians and catholics. see this pamphlet of information just re-affirms for me to keep following my african roots in religion. i wonder what religion this author is. i doubt chrisitian. i believe these bibles in america change so often because they have to always trick or keep the next generation away from the truth. because of authors like dr. ben and books such as this i can easily pick out everything african out of the bible and place it in my heart. although im not christian or muslim or any thing thats popular in religion, i read the bible to pluck all black ancient history for my research. i also read the bible because most christians and catholics dont and i love to know more than they do about their own religoin and i usually put christian and catholics in their place using their own book against them. with books such as this one with the symbol of life on the cover, now i see why black celebs such as chuck d., erika bahdu, etc have used the symbol of life (african cross) on their album covers. its all african. i love dr. ben and all black man who looked death in the face and still brought forth this valuable information of truth to you and i. we all know blacm men were getting killed all the time for printing the truth. i love dr. ben for not being afraid of using freedom of speech especially durning his time in the earlier 1900's when we were really being lynched an killed just because we wanted human rights. THANK YOU DR. BEN.

I downloaded the pamphlet off the Net for free and read through the author's ideas. Dr. Ben's style is tongue in cheek, easy enough to read, and he makes some interesting points.

Still, I see why it's popular in the fiction/conspiracy/afro American themed sites. Apparently, the Masons had a big hand in writing the Bible and ensuring that we only saw their versions. Funny stuff.

If you come across this pamphlet, give it a read. Just do some research and you'll see that many of the author's points may need clarification and follow-up. Take it for what it is....

I am surprised by the glowing reviews posted because I found the book shallow, incomplete and devoid of any useful detail. Of course the price is very low, but paying anything for something that has no value is no bargain.

It was probably worth the $4 I paid for it, but that may be debatable.

As a serious student of history and Bible study, I thought that the title made this pamphlet seem like it might present a new and challenging perspective. Something to provoke thought. Well, I could not have been more wrong. Even at 24 pages it is almost all padding. At best out of an entire paragraph, one sentence might contain some real content. But that is true only half the time. Most of what little information is given is not new or controvertial. It is for the most part available in any good bible/history study. The only part that is even remotely new or interesting, is that it is written entirely from a Afro-centric point of view. And if you are black, none of that is new, either. In short both a waste of time and money. Even if free, it might not be worth the two minutes of your life it would take to read it.