2006-06-28 12:12:46 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Bible was put together at the Council of Rome a few hundred years after Christ. It had already been translated into Latin by St Ireneus. Catholics still use this Bible -- though there have been translations into many languages.
In the 1500s, Martin Luther decided that several books of the Bible were not the inspired word of God, and eliminated them. Most Protestant religions use this edited version of the Bible.
Newer translations of the Bible attempt to stay true to the original Greek/Hebrew. This is not true of The King James Version which uses a lot of 17th century literary constructs. Poor translations in the KJV have led to some differences between Catholic beliefs and Protestant beliefs (particularly fundamentalists who only hold to the Bible). For example, many Protestant religions that were founded using the KJV have the belief that Mary did not remain a virgin after the birth of Jesus and had other children. Catholics, who used a better translation, do not hold these beliefs.
2006-06-28 12:23:53 · answer #1 · answered by Ranto 7 · 4⤊ 4⤋
From its' original form, it has been changed (edited) many times over. The Roman Catholic Church controlled the Bible for the 1st 400 years of its' existance & many things were changed or taken out entirely. Some thing were dismissed because the clergy simply didn't understand. Some of these things may have dealt with modern day issues that were unheard of in that time. One example could be homosexuality, another could have been interplanatary space travel. It is also possible that there may have been some insights concerning AIDS & Cancer. We simply don't know.
The overall view of the current words & messages of the Bible are still morally dependable. But, many Christian religions (most) condone self interpretation of the Bible. So, many passages take on different meanings for different people. One example is "Jesus came up out of the water" means to some that He must have been under the water. Other's believe he walked out of the river.
2006-06-28 19:26:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We believe the Bible to be the word of God as far has it has been translated correctly. We also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.
See the site www.lds.org and order a copy of The Book of Mormon - Another Witness of Jesus Christ. When you read the two, side by side, it will help you understand where the translation errors are in the Bible. Some "Bible Worshipers" may disagree, but you can find out for yourself in the privacy of your own home, at no charge, without having to listen to anyone but God. Give it a try.
2006-06-28 19:19:57 · answer #3 · answered by Lindasue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The changes are first Greek and Hebrew into old English, which is the King James, and then modern English. Here is an example,"For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."John 3:16 King James version
"For God loved the world so much that He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life."John 3:16 New Living Translation
There are some "bibles" now a days that say God is a woman and other strange ideas but that is a whole other story.
2006-06-28 19:25:57 · answer #4 · answered by C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, but society has. We can be weak and not able to stand the storms of doubt, when our faith is questioned. When a believer of God does not cement his faith with fact, then everything can be relative. The bible is the most accurately transcribed book in the world. Just check out the math in sheer number of volumes and translations. you think that millions of people are just going to let the bible be changed. Translated yes, changed no.
2006-06-28 19:19:18 · answer #5 · answered by wyokillion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which bible parts are you talking about?
There's the old testament. I dunno.
Then the New. But the church decided hundreds of years after Jesus' death which gospels would be considered for placement in the bible. 12 apostles....only 4 make it in? hmmmmm
Translations slightly shifted to totally lost the meaning. You have to study the bible, go back to the original words and reinterpret. In most cases you have to also consider the context because society is always changing. It's worth the effort though.
Did you know some people believe the king James version is the one Jesus himself used?
God help us all!
2006-06-28 19:29:52 · answer #6 · answered by Karen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible has not changed so that you cannot believe everything that it says. The Bible has some discrepancy that cannot be helped through translation.
2006-06-28 19:21:46 · answer #7 · answered by mona 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the 1970's scrolls were found near Jerusalem that have proven to be 2000 years old. When these scrolls were compared to today's rendtitions of the Scriptures, the only differences were a few mispellings and a few grammatical errors. God has preserved his word very well. For more information google Dead Sea Scrolls.
2006-06-28 19:15:58 · answer #8 · answered by johnusmaximus1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The bible was a work of men with an agenda ! Men not a god .
There are three versions of the bible I know of , the king James version is the most popular !
2006-06-28 19:18:46 · answer #9 · answered by here to help 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that actually is correct. You must understand that average people have translated it to mean what they think, not necessarily the truth. That is why I do not have a religion, but I do believe in god. This world is too amazing to not have a god. I dont believe in worrying about what the religions tell you to believe, but believe in what is right from wrong in my own heart. Be a good person, and believe that there is a god and you will be all right. Good luck
2006-06-28 19:19:34 · answer #10 · answered by Charlotte 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋