Mathematical Probability, Historical Fulfillment, and the Divine Origin of Scripture
Creation for Adults - Encyclopaedia Book 6
Can mathematical probability prove the divine origin of Scripture?
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In Mathematical Probability, Historical Fulfillment, and the Divine Origin of Scripture, Dr. Alfred Basta presents a comprehensive case for the Bible’s supernatural inspiration by combining biblical scholarship, historical research, archaeology, probability theory, and logical analysis. Rather than relying solely on faith based arguments, this book examines whether fulfilled prophecy provides measurable evidence that the Bible could not have been written by human wisdom alone.
Through an in depth study of Messianic prophecies, Daniel’s Seventy Weeks, Psalm 22, Isaiah 53, and numerous Old Testament predictions, readers discover how specific biblical prophecies align with documented historical events. The book explores statistical models inspired by Peter Stoner, information theory, manuscript evidence, and archaeological discoveries to evaluate the extraordinary probability of these fulfillments occurring by chance.
Inside you’ll discover:
• The mathematical probability behind fulfilled Messianic prophecy
• Historical evidence supporting biblical reliability
• Archaeological discoveries that confirm Scripture
• Daniel’s prophetic timeline and its historical significance
• The unity of the Bible across 66 books and 40 authors
• Evidence addressing skeptical and critical theories
• The relationship between biblical prophecy, history, and creation
Written for pastors, Bible students, Christian apologists, theologians, educators, and anyone seeking an evidence based examination of Scripture, this work offers a detailed exploration of one of Christianity’s most compelling questions: Is the Bible truly the inspired Word of God?
Whether you are strengthening your faith or investigating Christianity from an academic perspective, this book provides a thoughtful and research driven examination of biblical prophecy and its implications for the reliability of Scripture.
What is Mathematical Probability and the Divine Origin of Scripture about?
Mathematical Probability, Historical Fulfillment, and the Divine Origin of Scripture asks whether probability can show that the Bible has a divine origin. Rather than relying on faith-based arguments alone, it tests whether fulfilled prophecy offers measurable evidence that Scripture cannot be explained by human wisdom. It studies Messianic prophecies, Daniel’s Seventy Weeks, Psalm 22, Isaiah 53, and other Old Testament predictions against documented historical events, using statistical models inspired by Peter Stoner along with information theory, manuscript evidence, and archaeological finds. It also treats the unity of the Bible across 66 books and 40 authors, responds to skeptical and critical theories, and connects prophecy, history, and creation.
Who wrote Mathematical Probability and the Divine Origin of Scripture?
It was written by Alfred Basta, a professor, author, and musician.
What genre is Mathematical Probability and the Divine Origin of Scripture?
It is Christian apologetics in the form of a technical reference, combining biblical scholarship with probability theory and logical analysis, which means readers should expect statistical argument as well as historical evidence.
Who is Mathematical Probability and the Divine Origin of Scripture for?
It is written for pastors, Bible students, Christian apologists, theologians, educators, and general readers interested in an evidence-based study of Scripture, whether they are strengthening their faith or examining Christianity academically.
Is Mathematical Probability and the Divine Origin of Scripture part of a series?
Yes. It is Book 6 of Creation for Adults, Encyclopaedia, a series of technical volumes written from a young-earth creation perspective. You can find the series on Amazon.
Where can I buy Mathematical Probability and the Divine Origin of Scripture?
Mathematical Probability and the Divine Origin of Scripture is available in paperback, hardcover and Kindle editions. The hardcover ISBN-13 is 979-8185480885 (313 pages, published July 3, 2026).
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About the author: Alfred Basta is a professor, author of Ward No. 8 and The Malgrave Letters, and musician as The Bastas Project.
Last updated: October 12, 2026