A basic assumption of many Bible critics is explained by McClintock and Strong’s Cyclopedia: “Investigators... start from the assumption that the facts of history which lie behind the narratives are purely natural facts, similar in nature to other facts known to us....
Paljude piiblikriitikute põhioletus on selgitatud McClintocki ja Strongi Cyclopedias: „Uurijad... lähtuvad oletusest, et need ajaloo tõsiasjad, mis esinevad jutustuste taustal, on lihtsalt loomulikud faktid, sarnaselt teiste loomulike faktidega, mida me teame....