Step into a new paradigm where gods emerge from mortals and myths rise from secular events.
Culminating from two decades of scholarly research,
this study leads you to a pivotal moment in history where the Great Hammurabi, aiming to dominate distant trade routes in Canaan, enters into a decisive agreement with a revered Habiru leader, known as Abram. This partnership, unforeseen in its era, initiates a path that would not only define their time but also alter the course of an entire civilization.
Struck by a Question, the Journey of Investigation Begins
One evening in 2003, I was reading Genesis 18, where God and two angels visit Abraham disguised as men. The emphasis on abundance and reverence, rather than the extraordinary nature of the encounter, made me wonder if the original story depicted a prominent person instead of a god. After re-reading the story while visualizing Abraham’s Lord as a king, I felt there was more to this story than met the eye.
Publication of “Quiproquo sur Dieu,” a Historical Essay (in French)
At a time when the internet wasn’t as developed, it took me six years to piece together the key arguments. However, because I relied on translations instead of the Masoretic Hebrew text, my work wasn’t taken seriously and was deemed insufficiently scrutinized. Additionally, I was advised to explain how the scholarly consensus had developed and to provide proper rebuttals for commonly accepted arguments.
Master of Theology at University of Montreal
My critics were justified. Since my claims were “extraordinary,” I needed to provide “extraordinary” evidence. I enrolled in a Master of Theology program at a prestigious institution to study Biblical Hebrew, Historical-Critical methods, and Narrative Analysis. Armed with this new academic background, I expanded the scope of my analysis and developed a comprehensive evolutionary model on the origin of monotheism.
Publication of “The Covenant,” a Historical Essay
I was excited to publish “The Covenant,” which was far more academic in nature, citing hundreds of respected authors in the field. However, I was disappointed by the few exchanges I had online and, being very busy with my day job, did a poor job promoting the book. People didn’t seem to get it, which further made me doubt the quality of my own work. What if I was the one fooling myself?
Publication of “To Be Done with Sodom,” a Non-Fiction Comic
Noticing that people don’t read much and that the topic is quite technical with a lot to absorb, I decided to present the case using a non-fiction comic. This format shows how the secular plot evolves naturally while still closely tracking the biblical narrative. Comics have been successfully used to explain complex ideas, and Alexandra Filipek did a fantastic job illustrating the story as I believe it truly unfolded.
Publication of “The Everlasting Quid Pro Quo,” a Historical Essay
This is the revamped and most complete edition of my work. My argument always focused on a deified overlord aiming to subdue the people of Sodom to control a critical trade route. However, I realized I had not thoroughly investigated how trade routes were managed or how the cult of the dead impacted land inheritance during the Bronze Age. I needed to explore these practices in greater detail to see if they supported my argument.
Work in Progress: “Shechem Stele,” a Historical Novel
I do not pretend to be a writer, and even less a storyteller, but as I continue to look for ways to disseminate my research, I am currently exploring the genre of historical fiction. I am writing a novel that combines action, love, drama, and, of course, the essence of my work. I hope it will help more people become aware of my discoveries and their potential impact on the world.
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Book Reviews - What People Say
Most critiques of religion focus on scriptural self-contradiction and the lack of evidence supporting faith-based assertions. Bernard Lamborelle’s is offering a credible interpretation of the story accepted by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, about a covenant between God and Abraham. The basic idea is that there really was a covenant made with a man named Abraham. However, the other party in the covenant was not God but a man—a regional king in that era (in fact, one of the most famous rulers in the ancient world). This naturalistic interpretation presents no insuperable problems and does not depend on belief in supernatural phenomena.
Steven Tiger, Author of Doctrine Impossible
Bernard Lamborelle explores in detail the story of Abraham and his descendants based on a very unique covenant . His scholarly examination is both revealing and refreshing and while there are many who have accepted previous traditions as being wholly reliable, a different perspective is a welcome addition to the literature. There are numerous examples in various cultures where religious faith adopted the secular practices of the common people.
Gary Gruber, PhD
This book captured my attention right away and held it throughout. I can’t say for sure that it’s true, but it certainly explains a lot if it is. The book contains great insights that helped me to view the biblical narrative in a more reasonable light; and, although I don’t believe the Bible was inspired by a god, by reading this book I came to a greater appreciation of the historical events it presents. I recommend the book for anyone interested in the history of Israel.
Ivy Windsong Collins
Mr. Lamborelle has done a great job of weaving several strands of evidence into an ingenious and credible hypothesis. While I would need more evidence to be be completely convinced of what I read, I found nothing in the book that I could dismiss. I feel that Mr Lamborelle has advanced an idea that is worthy of a serious look by scholars, and I would love to see these scholars use the lens that he has provided in his book to take a fresh look at the data that has been accumulated regarding the ancient Middle East.
Frank Ferrera
Bernard’s thorough investigation and analysis faithfully explains the non-fiction untold story of Sodom in a beautifully illustrated imaginative comic. To be Done with Sodom compliments the author’s first book, “The Covenant” with his credible interpretation of the story of a covenant between God and Abraham. A believer, I found the author’s knowledge of biblical accounts is engaging and presents a unique in-depth presentation and explanation of a story we know.
B.A. Pollock
READ IT! The book is well written, clear, well organized. The theses are documented and overlap each other as if the author had found the Adriane’s’ ball of thread that is the labyrinth of the Old Testament. It’s written without pretensions, but it is clear that this is the most credible interpretation of the Bible that I was given to read to date. In the end, it is as if the Bible “felt back on his feet.” This theory, which anchors the biblical texts to specific historical time is a great starting point for future research that can tell us how relevant it is. … This investigation blew me away.
Ulmo
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