Biblical Hebrew Forum

[Raymond de Hoop <rdehoop AT keyaccess.nl>]

At 22-05-2001 16:26 Dave Washburn <dwashbur AT nyx.net> wrote:

> Been there, done that, got the T-shirt.  The archaeological picture
> is rather equivocal and depends a lot on one's assumptions and
> dating methods.  I don't intend to get into that with you, because
> it's beyond the scope of the list.  Once again, it's easy to say that
> the picture in the HB "is not necessarily the same as the historical
> picture."  I could say the same thing about an account of your
> birth, Raymond.  Or mine.  Or the life of Abraham Lincoln.  The fact
> is, you're beginning with certain assumptions, one of which
> includes the maxim "It's not a good idea to take statements of
> authorship at face value."  I begin with the opposite assumption,
> and they're both assumptions.  Are you willing to grant that?

Dave, 

Did I deny that we have assumptions? What is your point?

BTW, your description of my assumption, where did you find it in my posting?
Would it not be safe to speak for yourself, instead of filling in someone's
other assumptions?


Regards,
Raymond