Contradiction with John 4:21
Jesus tells the Samaritan woman that the time is coming when worship will not be confined to specific locations, contradicting the idea of a designated place for sacrifices.
John 4:21: Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father.
Contradiction with John 4:23-24
Jesus emphasizes that true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, not confined to a particular place, which contrasts with the centralized worship in Deuteronomy.
John 4:23-24: But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.
Contradiction with Acts 17:24-25
Paul states that God does not dwell in temples made with hands and does not need anything from humans, which contradicts the need for a specific place for sacrifices.
Acts 17:24-25: God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
Paradox #1
The potential contradiction with Deuteronomy 12:13 could be related to the specific instructions about where sacrifices should be made, which might conflict with earlier practices of offering sacrifices in various locations. This shift could be seen as inconsistent with previous traditions, where altars were built at different sites.
Paradox #2
Deuteronomy 12:13 may encounter a contradiction or inconsistency because it emphasizes a centralization of worship at a specific place chosen by God. However, archaeological and historical evidence suggests that early Israelite religion included multiple worship sites. This could contradict the idea promoted in the verse that sacrifices should only occur at a centralized location, as evidence indicates local altars and high places were used for worship before the centralization reforms.