Does anybody think the bible is missing texts to it ?

Answer 1

There are several books that were originally in the Bible that were taken out (pre-King James version, by the way) by the Vatican because of the nature of the books. Scriptures have been altered over the centuries to suit the needs and wants of the church, as well as that rules by which they live. That's part the evolution of the Christian faith.

Some of the books that missing are from the Old Testament, some from the new testament, and some are from the time between the Old and New Testaments (often referred to as the Apocrypha). To find more information concerning this, I would direct you to the two sources listed below.

Answer 2

The Bible is a compilation of a number of writings believed to have been inspired by God. Church leaders, who believed that they also were inspired by God, chose which writings would be included in the Bible for the purpose of teaching others. Others writings existed at the time that were not believed to be inspired and therefore excluded. Today as more of these "other writings" are brought to light some folks just cannot resist labeling them as the "missing texts". They are in fact the "cut" text that did not make the grade, if you will, as being inspired by God. They have been missing because they have been on the cutting room floor of biblical history.

We also have those who play the "version game" (my KJV or NIV, etc. is best) but no text was ever originally written in English so any text you may prefer that is in English is but a translation. The variations of text are the result of additional finds concerning a given text believed to be closer to the original or a new understanding of the language in which the originals would have been written.

There have been some attempts by individual groups or denominations to exclude some words or passages that do not fit well with their doctrine or include passages to support their point of view but selection of a widely accepted version will resolve that.

The Catholic Bible includes "books" not found in Protestant Bibles. Whether the inclusion or exclusion of these books is the correct version of the Bible is a debate that will not be resolved in this forum. I do not suspect that deception is at the root of either

Answer 3

We know we don't have all the letter both Peter and Paul wrote some churches and that is New Testament. There is disagreement between the Protestant and Catholic Bibles. So it's a safe assumption there are missing books, chapters, and verses.

But that is only important if you want to be like the Pharisees, Saducees, and scribes and have every jot and titl down. Religious leagalise was the reason Jesus came to earth. He wanted people to get back to what was important. Read up on what Jesus talked about when he called them a generation of vipers.

Answer 4

"King James Bible? Nope. The modern versions, though, take out a LOT," so says Alexandria. However, she obviously doesn't know one fact concerning the King James or the Cannon of the Bible. I suspect that this is what she was taught by some preacher, and that is good enough for her. You need to do some reading.

Answer 5

what missing text ? have you ever done any research. The bible has come under more scrutiny than any other text bar none and it has stood the test of time. Why don't you get a job

Answer 6

It wouldn't surprise me. The problem with the Bible (and any other religious text for that matter), is that people wrote it. God may have inspired them, but no doubt they let their reasoning and prejudices influence some of what's written or left out, hence why there's all these contradictions and stuff in it.

Answer 7

Yes it is missing texts.Some books were left out because some people didn't agree with it.Here are some links that can help you begin a journey.I recommend a little research its quite an interesting subject.

Answer 8

King James Bible? Nope.

The modern versions, though, take out a LOT.

Answer 9

i don't know