The Mirror in the Scroll: A Psychological Case for the Bible's Reliability

By Steven Lizarazo

What if the Bible's ancient accounts revealed themselves as eyewitness testimonies so psychologically precise they rival modern clinical case studies, pointing to divine inspiration?

In The Mirror in the Scroll, author Steven Lizarazo presents a groundbreaking "psychological proof" for the Bible's reliability, analyzing its portrayals of human behavior through the lens of contemporary psychology. Without access to neuroscience or diagnostic manuals, biblical writers captured intricate patterns of narcissism, paranoia, trauma, and family dysfunction with stunning accuracy-far surpassing the stylized archetypes in other ancient literature like the Epic of Gilgamesh or Homer's Iliad. This suggests not invention, but authentic observation of real people and events, guided by a God who intimately understands the human heart.

Drawing on DSM-5 criteria and cutting-edge research, Lizarazo builds a cumulative case through vivid, transformative case studies:

Cain's Envy and Rage: A textbook narcissistic spiral from entitlement to violence, aligning with 7 of 9 clinical criteria in just 15 verses.King Saul's Paranoia: From hiding behind luggage to spear-throwing jealousy, matching 6 of 7 paranoid personality disorder traits.Elijah's Post-Victory Collapse: Trauma symptoms like flashbacks, avoidance, and suicidal ideation, treated with "divine therapy" that anticipates modern care.Jacob and Esau's Family Fracture: Generational trauma and attachment issues that echo Bowen family systems theory.And More: From David's PTSD-like psalms to Jezebel's manipulative psychopathy, revealing Scripture's therapeutic depth.

This isn't about reducing the Bible to a self-help manual-it's a fresh apologetic layer complementing prophecy, archaeology, and history. For believers seeking deeper conviction, skeptics demanding evidence, or anyone bridging faith and science, Lizarazo shows how Scripture acts as a "mirror" reflecting our humanity while proving its supernatural origins. Discover hope in these ancient insights that heal modern hearts.

Ready to see the evidence? Open the scroll and look in the mirror today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FBL8YJHW
• ISBN13: 9798286029587
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"