Rather than a single, divinely revealed text, Genesis appears to be the result of textual evolution, merging older traditions into a unified narrative.

he removal of 1 Enoch from the Bible was not due to a lack of authenticity but rather a matter of theological and political control.

Early Israelites worshipped Yahweh alongside Asherah, and only through later religious reforms was she erased from history.

Early Christianity was far more egalitarian, with women serving as apostles, teachers, and even financial supporters of the Church

early Christians, particularly Gnostics and Origen’s followers, believed in reincarnation as part of the soul’s divine journey.

Christianity was written at a time and teeming with savior gods, sacrificial blood, and divine resurrection.

the character of Satan evolved over time from a featureless adversary and accuser influenced by Persian Zoroastrianism and Hellenistic influences.

Daniel, a prophet, believed from the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE, but now scholarship has evidence for a much later date.

Recent archaeological, Egyptological, and textual evidence strongly supports the view that the Old Testament texts were compiled much later than traditionally believed, likely during the 6th to 5th centuries BCE, reflecting Israel’s evolving religious identity and political struggles.

Despite its profound religious significance, the Exodus story lacks archaeological evidence, raising questions about its historical authenticity