Why was it written before Jesus and after Jesus? How come some of the books were left out?
Thx for what I am guessing will be whiny, mindless answers !
2006-12-04 23:48:01 · 21 answers · asked by Falling to pieces 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ohh, what about all the people on the planet that have never heard about Jesus? There are tribes in the jungles of Africa that have NEVER heard of him........are they going to hell for not believing??? If so, how is that right????
2006-12-04 23:49:55 · update #1
AND.......to whomever DOWNVOTED my question, you are a mindless sheep, who follows whatever you are told, without question.......thx for being so closed-minded !!!! Your bible tells you not to judge, so you are going to HELL also !
2006-12-04 23:51:15 · update #2
IrishGirl - thx, I thought it was valid.......
IM IRISH TOO! ! ! ! !
2006-12-04 23:52:10 · update #3
Awww, sister steph.............you are a mindless sheep !!!!
I am not looking for an ego boost, I am asking a QUESTION....Thats why I dont understand you religious types.....PREACH THE BIBLE, WHICH TELLS YOU NOT TO JUDGE, BUT ANYONE WHO QUESTIONS YOUR BELIEFS IS WRONG !!!!!!???????????????
It seems to me that you are insecure about your beliefs, and anyone questioning it makes you doubt yourself.
2006-12-05 00:23:52 · update #4
And to Lion and Russell - THANK YOU FOR THE ADULT, MATURE ANSWERS!!!! I appreciate you taking the time to give an answer, not just a whiny bit(h session!!!
2006-12-05 00:25:53 · update #5
All of it was reinterpreted.. How would we even know it is interpreted the exact same as it was initially written?
2006-12-04 23:52:01 · answer #1 · answered by GirlWithQuestions 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The "Bible" is the writings of two separate religions: Judaism and Christianity. Hebrews, Israelites and Jews (from Abraham and Moses through the last centures B.C.) wrote the books of the Old Testament, or in Hebrew, the Torah, Prophets and Writings (called by Jews the "Tanak"). Greek-speaking Jews added extra books in the Greek language, expanding the Old Testament.
Christians came along during the first century A.D. They believed that Jesus of Nazareth was the Messiah, or -- in Greek -- the Christ. They developed the Trinity, that is, the concept of God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The gospels, letters and other books of the New Testament were all written from this Christian perspective.
Books came to be "left out" or intentionally omitted, first by Jews who decided that the Hebrew scriptures were more authoritative than the Jewish books written in Greek. Later, Christians removed books which either were not "Christian" (such as Gnostic) or were not written by the first-century apostles.
Your question is NOT mindless, and I hope that my answer has helped. I am a Christian, but I am not "pushy" that it be accepted by everyone, and I feel that Jews have their own path to God and do not need to be made into Christians.
2006-12-05 00:13:00 · answer #2 · answered by Blue Knight 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't know why I"m wasting my time, you aren't interested in any real answer. You just want someone to pat you on the back and say "By golly, you are so right! THe bible is fake and everyone who believes in it is a sheep!" Well, tough, pal, you're wrong.
The Old Testament, written before Jesus, is not only part of the bible, but the primary holy books of Judaism (guess you insulted them as well). These books were written as not only instruction and history, but inspiration and prophesy (you might want to try reading them once in a while), telling about the first steps of Judaism, which branched into Christianity.
The New Testament was written after Jesus's death, mostly by those who were witnesses and by those who spread his word after his death. They are written as instruction and inspiration to the Christians who came after.
The books (primarly from the new testament) that did not make it in the bible were proven to either contridict both the old and new testament, proven false in some way, or proven to not be inspired. Anything not included in the old testament was most likely not added when the old testament was made. The bible was just a combining of both parts (the OT existing long before the NT).
As I said, you're just going to ignore this and pick an answer that caters to your ego. NO hard feelings. I hope my responce provided insight to others who are honestly seeking answers and not using this as a forum to laugh at those who follow a religion.
2006-12-05 00:13:32 · answer #3 · answered by sister steph 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Bible was a guide for the Jews. This was before Jesus. Then Jesus (God) came into the world. Not all Jews believed, so Christianity was formed. The New Testament was written about this, after Jesus.
Not all books that are written are true. So, some aren't included in the Bible.
The Bible declares that even those that don't know Jesus can look at the creation and know God made it. In this case, I know that God will judge fairly those who have never heard of Him "proper".
2006-12-05 00:00:39 · answer #4 · answered by RB 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Wow, should I assume that no matter what I write, you will think it's whiny and mindless? Do you even really WANT an answer?
I'll assume you do, and I'll give you one.
The Old Testament was written before Jesus came. That makes sense, since it foretells His coming!
As for the books that were written AFTER Him, wouldn't it make more sense to write about something AFTER it happened, rather than before? Would you write about a car accident before it happened?
As for why books were left out, perhaps you should read them yourself (I have, so don't even start), and research as to when they were written and by whom. There, you'll have your answers.
I'll give you an example:
The Gospel of St Peter was written approximately 150-200 years AFTER the death of Peter. It features a TALKING CROSS as a central character. What do you think, is a TALKING CROSS reliable? Or was the writer of that "gospel" smoking something?
As for whether or not people who have never heard of God and the Bible would go to hell, I don't know. I would hope not, and the Bible says nothing about their fate.
2006-12-04 23:55:19 · answer #5 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Like Destiny says the bible was written for our instruction. It's a tool a guide book so we will be able to live right in this world. It's a teacher, teaching us the right way to be. That sir is a clear answer, nothing whiny about it.
And for the other question, God says everyone will hear the truth so that goes for everyone. Yes even the tribes in the jungle. Oh and FYI
some of those tribes have been reached and they accept Jesus Christ, we even showed them the film of his story. So yes, even the mole people will hear about Christ. God Bless. Love. Amen.
2006-12-04 23:59:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
There are two parts of the Bible. The Old and New Testaments. Written at different times, yes. But all God's Word.
The Old Testament foretells the coming of the Messiah. The New Testament speaks of His life, His ministry and what is to come for us all.
I will pray for you because of your hostility. And leave the rest to God.
2006-12-04 23:56:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
The bible is real, but the ones you see in bookstores have been editted or re-written over the centuries by various factions, to further their own causes, hence the missing/added parts.
You want to find an original edition (circa) 500AD with the author's signature inside the front cover. Then you'll know for sure you've got the genuine article.
P.S.:
The signature reads: "GOD"
2006-12-04 23:55:34 · answer #8 · answered by Feeling new @ 42 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Most part of the bible was written by Paul 3 centuries after Jesus died. Gospels was revealed during the time of Jesus. But later corrupted by Romas. Bible was words of God but now its words of human.
2006-12-05 00:27:47 · answer #9 · answered by Danish 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just because the bible "exists" doesn't mean what's in it is real. I personally don't believe a lot of what's in the Bible to be the "word of God". God gave me a brain to think for myself and not be a mindless sheep. If he wanted me to be a sheep he would have made me a sheep. The Bible was written by men....not God. I believe in God but not the Bible. You guys can say I'm going to hell because of it but I know I'm not so save your breath.
2006-12-04 23:57:55 · answer #10 · answered by fifa575 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
With regard to your section about people who have never heard of Jesus, Jesus will not come again until the whole earth has heard of His gospels, then people will have had the opportunity to make a choice
2006-12-04 23:57:41 · answer #11 · answered by Resolution 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋