{"product_id":"the-hypothesis-of-undesigned-coincidences-paperback","title":"The Hypothesis of Undesigned Coincidences - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael J. Alter\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEvan Fales\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hypothesis of Undesigned Coincidences was first proposed by William Paley (1743-1805) and later popularized by J. J. Blunt (1794-1855). More recently, Lydia and Timothy McGrew have revived this hypothesis. McGrew defines an undesigned coincidence as \"\"a significant connection between two or more accounts or texts that does not appear to have been planned by the individuals providing the accounts. Despite their apparent independence, the elements fit together like pieces of a puzzle.\"\" Advocates use undesigned coincidences to argue that the Gospels are a compilation of independent and reliable sources. However, these advocates do not engage with biblical criticism and overlook relevant research on coincidences and casualness. The feeding of the five thousand is a prominent example discussed by proponents, who point to details such as the green grass, the location of Bethsaida, and the question posed by Jesus to Philip. These episodes are thoroughly reviewed and analyzed in The Hypothesis of Undesigned Coincidences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMichael J. Alter taught for over forty years in Miami-Dade County. He has published thirteen texts, including \u003ci\u003eThe Resurrection and Its Apologetics\u003c\/i\u003e (2024), \u003ci\u003eThe Name Israel\u003c\/i\u003e (2023), \u003ci\u003eWhy the Torah Begins with the Letter Beit \u003c\/i\u003e(1998), and \u003ci\u003eWhat Is the Purpose of Creation: A Jewish Antholog\u003c\/i\u003ey (1991). The latter two were the main selection of the Jewish Book News. Alter also published \u003ci\u003eThe Resurrection: A Critical Inquiry\u003c\/i\u003e (2015) and \u003ci\u003eA Thematic Access-Oriented Bibliography of Jesus's Resurrection\u003c\/i\u003e (2020).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.43 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 14, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52757837480243,"sku":"9798385234721","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/GHa2dHccUo9798385234721.webp?v=1764417514","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-hypothesis-of-undesigned-coincidences-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}