The Adventurous Author | How to Write a Book, Character Development, Write with Consistency, Creative Writing,Story Structure 069 // 1 Unlikely Source Outside the Bible that Helps Prove the Bible is True (Why Believe the Bible series, part 4)
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Jul 28, 2023 In a captivating discussion, Harry Schaefer, a devoted teacher and father of the host, explores intriguing links between ancient medicine and biblical truths from his dining room table. He highlights the Ebers papyrus, contrasting its remedies with the advanced sanitation practices found in the Bible. Schaefer reveals how ancient purification rituals align with modern antibacterial methods, showcasing a deep understanding of health long before germ theory. This unique perspective not only supports the Bible's reliability but also ties its laws to contemporary public health.
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Ancient Biblical Medical Accuracy
- The Bible contains accurate medical guidelines on sanitation and quarantine thousands of years before modern medicine.
- These practices lacked harmful remedies common in ancient Egyptian medicine.
Semmelweis’ Handwashing Breakthrough
- Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis discovered in 1847 that handwashing drastically reduced maternal deaths from labor fever.
- He mandated chlorine hand washing, reducing death rates from 18% to 1% in three months.
Biblical Antibacterial Soap Recipe
- Moses prescribed washing with the water of separation, a mixture producing antibacterial soap centuries before germ theory.
- Ingredients like ashes, hyssop, cedarwood, and scarlet wool all had antiseptic properties.
