Genesis 14:1-16--Abraham's Victory: Historical Fact or Biblical Legend?

The Bible Difficulties and Answers Podcast

Welcome to the fourth episode of our five-part series on Abraham in the Bible Difficulties and Answers podcast, hosted by Lance Smith. This episode delves into the intriguing question of whether the account of Abraham's defeat of the Mesopotamian kings, as described in Genesis 14:1-16, is historically reliable.

Join us as we explore critical topics such as the Documentary Hypothesis, the significance of the names and places mentioned in Genesis 14, and the archaeological evidence supporting or contradicting the biblical narrative. We'll also discuss what lessons we can draw from this ancient story and present various perspectives, concluding with Lance's own insights.

Don't miss this deep dive into one of the Bible's most fascinating tales of ancient warfare and miraculous victory. Tune in to unravel this biblical mystery with us!

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1. https://a.co/d/7shn4hI (The Big Book of Bible Difficulties from Amazon)
2. Alleman and Flack, Old Testament Commentary, Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1954, 14
3. https://www.robibradshaw.com/contents.htm
4. https://biblewise.com/bible_study/books/genesis14-abraham.php
5. https://a.co/d/aHiz6xE (New Revised Standard Version Bible)
6. https://armstronginstitute.org/299-uncovering-the-battle-that-changed-the-world
7. https://biblearchaeologyreport.com/2021/07/16/top-ten-discoveries-related-to-abraham/