bible were translated many times..do they have the original version?
2006-09-16 00:23:13 · 10 answers · asked by atokboy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
almost the majority of Christians don't even know where the original manuscripts are located at. None of the Christian Churches have, in their possession, a copy in either Hebrew or Greek that is based on the original manuscripts. Christians have translations, translations, translations and as for the original Bible, it's buried somewhere overseas collecting dust.
The Bible (OT & NT) has endured many severe predicaments because of the language barrier. The original manuscripts (ancient Hebrew and Aramaic scriptures) were translated to Greek and Latin. In fact, from the year 800 AD to 1539 AD, Latin was the only language of the Bible. Because of the continuous waves of translations; Aramaic, to Greek, to Latin, to English; Christians most definitely and seriously handicapped any attempts to faithfully translate the original author's intended meanings. This problem, all thanks be to the Almighty (swt), has been completely avoided in the Qur'an, since it has remained from the time of its inspiration to the present day in the same language it was originally revealed in, the Arabic Language. The Arabic Language has remained a living language from that day to this, and the book itself has always been in the hands of the people and not "the elite."
The original Quranic manuscript is written in Arabic Language. Every single Muslim have an identical Arabic copy based on the original Quranic manuscript written in Arabic. When Muslims perform their 5 daily prayers, they recite the Quran in its original language, the Arabic Language. Many Muslims memorize the Quran by heart at young age. The English, Spanish or French Quranic translations are nothing but interpretation to the meanings of the words of the Quran, and they are only used as a reference for those Muslims who don't speak Arabic
2006-09-16 00:28:02 · answer #1 · answered by BeHappy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can be confusing to select the right Bible—but I hope you won't stop trying. After all, could any gift be more important or more lasting than the Bible, which is God's Word to us? Job declared, "I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread" (Job 23:12).
Let me give some suggestions that might help you. First, choose a translation that is easy to understand. The Bible was originally written in Hebrew and Greek and has been translated into English many times. Although my wife and I love the majesty of the old King James Version, the English language has changed over the centuries and most people find a modern translation much easier to understand. (Unless indicated otherwise, the New International Version is used in this column.)
Second, consider getting a Bible that includes not only the text of the Bible but also notes that explain the meaning of difficult or obscure passages. These so-called "study Bibles" are often targeted for special groups, such as students. Your local Christian bookstore should be able to help you.
Most of all, encourage your niece to make the Bible part of her life every day. Not only will it give her guidance for daily living, but it will point her to Jesus Christ, who alone is "the way and the truth and the life" (John 14:6).
For those who would say the Bible is not the Word of God, or that the Bible contains numerous errors I would say this: Paul could say in 2nd Timothy 3:16, "All Scripture is given by inspiration of God." That's the Greek word, "theopneustos" meaning "God-Breathed." Every single word was given from God to 40 different men, and 2nd Peter 1:21 adds: "for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God." Now that was the Old Testament. The New Testament wasn't in existence when Paul used these verses. He was telling the churches in his letters what had happened in the past, but in John 16:12-13, Jesus talked about the coming of the New Testament. He says, "I have many more things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. But when He, the Spirit of Truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come."
That's the New Testamant. And we can say with John 17:17, "Your Word is Truth." Today, we have 66 books written by 40 different individuals on 3 continents covering a period of 1,500 years and there's not one mistake, regardless of what some of the critics say. They haven't studied God's Word enough to know the truth. Among the writers we had kings, poets, philosophers, prophets, scholars and fisherman. And I want you to know we have all of the Word of God today. Someone says, "Yes, but we don't have the original manuscripts" Who said so?
We have copies totalling 24,800. Now, how do we know that they're right? Well, if you take 20 items and you compare them and 19 state one thing and one doesn't, then the one is in error. We've got 24,800 manuscripts that exist today to compare one against another and we have another 80,000 quotations from the church fathers, enough to put the entire Bible together with the exception of 11 verses. Take the 80,000 quotations from the church fathers and the 24,800 manuscripts for a total of 104,800 and you have all of God's Word dozens and hundreds of times. This is so because God's Word is literally flawless. After computers have compared millions, or even billions, of letters in analyzing the 104,800 manuscripts the texts are basically flawless. So, don't listen to the critics.
2006-09-16 02:08:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Originals exist in fragments here and there but there is no complete intact original available. What we have is copies of copies. The historical accuracy of of the copies to the originals can be validated by comparing possible mistakes in translations. Everyone will make a mistake in translation, but not everyone will make the same identical mistakes. So by comparable analysis it is possible to come to as close as possible to the original manuscripts and mistakes that may still persist will generally not take away from the essential teachings of the Word of God apart from those who insist that it must because of an unwillingness to believe holy writ regardless of historical evidence.
2006-09-16 00:35:15 · answer #3 · answered by messenger 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How many christians actually read the bible in the first place? I know i could never make my way through it. It never made much sense even after being translated.
2006-09-16 00:34:10 · answer #4 · answered by verneia 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The bible is a COLLECTION of many things from many places and many times. There is no one original - that's how Christians are able to proclaim the parts they personally like and to ignore the parts they personally dislike. Very convenient, don't you know...
2006-09-16 00:25:52 · answer #5 · answered by Ever Learn 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
certain scriptures were removed from bible like incarnation the time when jesus left to india at age of 12 and came back at age 30 to teach and they added the god sits somewhwre in the clouds and is outside of ourselves nad they created hell and devils to keep us on the leash and fear was oalso implemented so all popes preachers ministers have job today and they leeching nicely till today very clever set up bless u with love
2006-09-16 00:30:31 · answer #6 · answered by george p 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
gud question
gud answer----only if u are able 2 fly back 2 the 1st century C.E-only then u can get the original version
2006-09-16 00:32:22 · answer #7 · answered by Peace To ALL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Museums!
2006-09-16 04:29:52 · answer #8 · answered by Grandreal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good question, i believe the roman church has it
2006-09-16 00:27:29 · answer #9 · answered by unitedfaith 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
atokboy,
If it says the truth, what does it matter?
2006-09-16 00:29:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋