Why Biblical Genealogies Have Gaps

Have you ever wondered why the genealogies in Genesis don't seem to add up to the actual age of human history? According to Dr. J.R. Miller, that tension exists because we are reading the text with a modern Western lens instead of an ancient Hebrew one. Biblical genealogies weren't written to help us count backward to the dawn of time; they were written to trace God's covenantal plan, legal lineages, and ethnic origins. In this clip, Dr. Miller explains the common ancient practice of "telescoping" (intentionally skipping generations) and why understanding this completely shifts the perceived conflict between science and the Bible. #Genesis #Apologetics #Theology