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Sure, it's possible. I'm using my powers of reason to infer that if he wanted us to know that, he would reveal it. Since he hasn't, I'm left with the conclusion that he doesn't.
If you're suggesting that God intends it to be revealed through scholarship, I'm going to really disagree with you on that.
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Those wishing to evaluate the church on a scholarly basis can approach it that way if they wish, and that's fine.
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Originally Posted by Tex 
I'm not being critical of the scholarly approach that demands as complete and accurate a picture as possible. Facts are facts.
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Does that mean we can never learn about these matters? Again, no. I enjoyed the DOM book despite my criticisms, and so far I've enjoyed what little of Bushman I've had time to read. It's interesting, and it can be instructive.
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It seems you are saying that God won't reveal through scholarship, but people may resort to whatever they wish.
And then you elevate your ability to reason above scholarship. And revelation above that.