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From: Hal <>
Subject: Re: The Bible and genealogy
Date: Fri, 7 Mar 1997 18:29:07 GMT


(Stewart Baldwin) wrote:
>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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Mr. Baldwin: I do not wish to continue the discussion. But, if you will
look at the beginnings of the thread, it started as a discussion of
genealogical links to the Bible. Now is that truly off-topic, or are you
merely reacting to mention of genealogy in the Bible?

Hal

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