Separating Biblical Fact and Myth

Several times in “Doubting the Story of Exodus” (April 13) we see the words “scholars know” or “scholars have known.” The truth is they don’t know, but they have invested a great deal of faith in their own speculations. Fortunately for the rest of us, all the authority of all the scholars through all of time will never compare with the simple authority of the Scriptures themselves.

THE REV. NOEL ANDERSON

Pasadena

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In these “faith-based” days, it’s quite daring to publish an article casting doubt on the veracity of a key story in the Bible--the story of Moses.

One can only imagine the outrage if it were suggested in a major newspaper that any part of the New Testament had been fabricated or embellished upon. After all, if the story of Moses can turn out to be anything less than literal truth, why not the story of Jesus? Couldn’t the whole Bible, with its account of the origins of mankind, conceivably prove to be a myth? Remember, the story of Easter wouldn’t be complete without Doubting Thomas.

KEVIN DAWSON

Sunland

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Thank you for your article questioning the historical basis of Exodus, which you chose to run during Passover. I look forward to seeing more front-page stories debunking the cherished myths of other major world religions on their holiest days.

MICHAEL LUBIC

Pasadena