That is, where in scripture ITSELF does it provide a list of what books are SUPPOSED to be in the Bible (i.e. "Genesis is scripture, Exodus is scripture," etc. on through the rest of the Bible books)? I submit to you that there in NO internal evidence that the books we now have in the Bible are 'supposed' to be there or that other books are not supposed to be there - all we have is VERBAL assurances by the clergy that the set we now have is the 'correct' one!
2006-12-19 07:01:28 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Your use of "scripture" here is incorrect. "Scripture" comes from the Latin SCRIPTUROS, which is translated from the Greek GRAPHOS, which is translated from the Hebrew KETUVIM. And the KETUVIM isn't all of the Bible. The KETUVIM is Psalms, Proverbs, etc. The rest of the Bible is the TORAH (the 5 books of Moses) and the NEVIIM (the Prophets - Isaiah, Jeremiah, etc). You will find the word Torah used throughout the Bible, as well as quotations from it.
But you can't say "Genesis is Scripture" because that translates as "Genesis is Ketuvim" and that is just plain wrong.
2006-12-20 03:53:40 · answer #1 · answered by Daniel 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The current table of contents was selected by a select panel of editors. They made an effort to eliminate the redundant and the contradictory and the texts which seem to have been written without direct line to the time period, as well as those texts which did not suit their patriarchical political aims. It was also a goal, to harness it into a manageble format regardless of cost.
I also question the results and I do not feel that it is an offense to faith to do so. The guide lines are there for the well lived life. The written word may have been inspired by God, but it was still written down by flawed human beings with an agenda. I know that to some this is heretical but the message is intact, show respect for all of this world, recognize the universal family with love, and don't think so highly of yourself that you think it's up to you to judge and condemn.
This of course does not apply to the legal world which is separate from the moral and spiritual world.
2006-12-19 07:20:24 · answer #2 · answered by character 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the same for all religions that have a text they follow. Dont be ignorant of others beliefs just becaue you do not agree.
I believe that the scripture was written by God and that what we have now is what is meant to be there. There are no contradictions within the bible if you study it, especially from the hebrew text. If there is anything missing or there now that shouldnt be there, its not obvious because nothing seems out of place.
Also - God included those long boring geneologys for a reason - So that we could trace time and fluidity between the books of the bible.
It takes faith to believe in any God or religion that is out there. There is no proof of anything because no one was there when the world "began". So no one really knows. It is easier for me to believe in divine creation rather than a boom that created life out of nothing.
Just my two cents.
2006-12-19 07:09:12 · answer #3 · answered by Soon2BMommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 66 books we use today are the ones that the early church used as early as 100. We have the written testimony of the early church fathers (not catholic). The whole purpose to the "test of canonized" was to determine if those "extra" books that were never thought to be scripture were in fact valid. They were not. The canon was officially closed at the council of Nicea. The Catholics and some Protestants (proper) have chosen to add books.
All of this DaVinci code stuff is just fiction.
2006-12-19 07:12:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How would this be possible? The books are, as you point out, a compilation written at different times to form one book.
Christians believe that God is responsible for the content and preservation of His Word.
2006-12-19 07:15:53 · answer #5 · answered by paulsamuel33 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For those of The True Christian Faith the assurance that The Holy Spirit will lead any study of God's Word and Will is enough to assure.... The Truth is from God to the individual... There is nothing in the Bible of The True Christian Faith for the non-believer. Only those open to the leading of The Holy Spirit will find what God intends for them in His Word.... I for one do not believe that the text we have today is inerrant...But the Word and Will of God are in what we do have...I have the personal assurance of God that The Bible I was led to is All that is needed for one led by The Spirit.
2006-12-19 07:09:50 · answer #6 · answered by idahomike2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree. The books of the Bible were "selected" from numerous books and "decided" to be the word of god. Some of the books that never made the "cut" were so widely read and used "pre-selection" that they are referenced in what is now "considered" the "Holy Bible".
2006-12-19 07:13:31 · answer #7 · answered by danzahn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Outside of the first 5 books, you are absolutely correct. The other books were included via the decisions of a body of experts, whether it be the Men of the Great Assembly for the OT or the Council of Nicea for the NT.
2006-12-19 07:05:40 · answer #8 · answered by mzJakes 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
1 Peter 1:25 The word of the Lord stands forever
2006-12-19 07:03:42 · answer #9 · answered by cnm 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After the preface there is usually a page that has all the Books of the bible on it ,
2006-12-19 07:05:09 · answer #10 · answered by Terry S 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋