to make a concrete evidence that your understanding of the Bible is correct?
2006-11-12 18:59:36 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
or you don't think it's necessary?
2006-11-12 19:01:25 · update #1
serenaacw: really?
2006-11-12 19:03:15 · update #2
HOW DID YOU STUDY HISTORY ALONG WITH THE BIBLE?
2006-11-12 19:04:33 · update #3
to darlndanna: so are you saying it's not necessary to study history along with the Bible?
2006-11-12 19:06:28 · update #4
to r00sh: i don't agree with you at all.
2006-11-12 19:13:58 · update #5
I love history, and I'm in the process of writing an early American history book. One thing that I've realized is how valuable primary sources are; the closer you can get to what the actual author said, the better. Right now I'm learning Koine Greek, the language the New Testament was written in, because I realized how much of a slave I was to the English translations, just hoping the translators got it right. Now that I am reading the Greek, and interpreting the meaning for myself, I see more clearly the message of the New Testament. Also I used to think the early church fathers were mere theologians intermingling with politics, but I'm beginning to realize how much historical wealth there would be in studying them.
For all those who thinks early church figures are not credible sources, you obviously mistake history. In history, you WANT to get the writings from people close to the particular subject. If you are studying the Puritans, for example, you don't say that John Winthrop is an untrustworthy source and instead go look for a staunch Anglican in England. Naturally you can learn a lot from diverse perspectives, but you never discredit the sources closest to the subject. In truth, the sources closest to the subject should be the one you look at the most.
Anyway, I think more Christians should learn Greek, how can you possibly really understand the New Testament without knowing its context, and the meanings the authors were trying to get across? The English Bibles simply can't translate everything right.
2006-11-12 19:30:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
An overwhelming amount of archaeological digs substantiate the Bible. Also the Bible is supported by both Roman and Jewish secular historians.
But even if the Bible was not supported by so much historical documentation, there is nothing else like it on the planet.
I Cr 13;8a
11-13-6
2006-11-12 19:49:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have,but I was born again before I started reading about the historical facts.
2006-11-12 19:07:07 · answer #3 · answered by don_steele54 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its really necessary. The customs of the time were way different than they were today. Its usually helps to grasp more of what was going on(like most prophesy about Israels rebirth was writen while they were captive). If you find a good commentary it has most of the important historical stuff.
2006-11-12 19:07:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, its a good way of studying the Bible, all christians should do it.
2006-11-12 19:05:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes I have and I think it is very important to be knowledgeable of the things of God. The Word of God even tells us to study His Word(the Bible) to shew thyself approved, a workman that needeth not be ashamed. May God Bless
2006-11-12 19:04:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes - but not as comprehensively as the bible. I know which is more important.
Maps are cool.
history is cool.
2006-11-12 19:09:21 · answer #7 · answered by Slave to JC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
READ THE 50 000 ERRORS IN THE BIBLE
http://www.jamaat.net/bible/AwakeArticle(1957).html
2006-11-12 19:02:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Romans 10:17
Faith comes by hearing and hearing the word of God.
It's all about faith.
Josephus an historian in the days of Jesus recorded Jesus death, burial and Resurrection.
2006-11-12 19:03:58 · answer #9 · answered by darlndanna 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You just asked a yes or no question. I hope thats the only kind of answer you were wanting.
2006-11-12 19:03:29 · answer #10 · answered by fiveohh92 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋