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From: Stewart Baldwin <>
Subject: Re: The Bible and genealogy
Date: Fri, 7 Mar 1997 06:18:42 GMT


Hal <> wrote:

> (MrSandmich) wrote:
>>I completely disagree with anyone who contends that there is any
>>legitimate genealogical value in the Bible. This is especially true of the
>>earliest biblical figures. Let's face it, we can't even accept the ancient
>>Irish pedigrees beyond a certain point. Whenever long "genealogies" are
>>passed on by word of mouth for a period of hundreds or even thousands of
>>years, they become completely screwed up. In my opinion, the genealogies
>>found in the Bible are about as humorous as those that connect the Kings
>>of medieval Europe with the Caesars (and then on to ancient Troy). Really,
>>it's laughable.
>>
>>Todd Johnson

>The key to your posting is your phrase "In my opinion...." That is all
>your msg is -- your opinion, no facts, no support for your view, etc.,
>and to again steal a phrase from you -- "laughable...."

>Cheers,
>Hal

Both of you are overlooking the fact that this topic is not a valid
topic of discussion for this newsgroup, which is explicitly stated in
the FAQ for this newsgroup. If you wish to continue, it would be best
for you to take the discussion elsewhere.

Stewart Baldwin

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