Contradiction with Genesis 12:1
This verse indicates that God called Abraham directly, rather than his ancestors serving other gods in Mesopotamia.
Genesis 12:1: Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will shew thee:
Contradiction with Genesis 31:53
This verse references both Abraham and Nahor worshipping the same God, suggesting a continuity not implied by Joshua 24:2's claim of prior idolatry.
Genesis 31:53: The God of Abraham, and the God of Nahor, the God of their father, judge betwixt us. And Jacob sware by the fear of his father Isaac.
Contradiction with Acts 7:2-4
These verses say God appeared to Abraham while he was still in Mesopotamia, which differs from the notion of preceding idolatry mentioned in Joshua 24:2.
Acts 7:2-4: And he said, Men, brethren, and fathers, hearken; The God of glory appeared unto our father Abraham, when he was in Mesopotamia, before he dwelt in Charran,
Paradox #1
Historical studies suggest that the patriarchs like Abraham may not have lived in the same geographic locations or time periods as traditionally believed, leading to debates about the specifics of their origins and movements. This can sometimes cause inconsistencies between archaeological findings and biblical accounts, such as the migration narrative described in various verses.