2007-05-02 06:55:55 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
But who thought of putting all this together in a book.. We had John, Mark, Luke etc...
Where did they find these writings?
2007-05-02 07:00:59 · update #1
The Bible was written by God through men
2007-05-02 06:58:51 · answer #1 · answered by sammyw1024 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
The Bible is God's written Word to us.
It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit.
“Above all you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” 2 Peter 1:20-21. (New International Version)
Breakdown of the Bible
36 to 40 human authors inspired entirely by God over 1600 years.
66 separate books
39 Old Testament
Genesis- The creation of the world, sin, flood and birth of Israel
Exodus to Esther- History of the nation of Israel
Job to Proverbs- the books of poetry and wisdom
Isaiah to Malachi- Prophecy or foretelling of the future events to come.
27 New Testament
Matthew to John - Four Gospels representing the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ now with all authority in Heaven and earth.
Acts- Birth of the Church (The Bride of Christ)
Romans to Jude - Letters to the Churches
Revelations - The ultimate future plans for: The Church, Heaven, Hell, a New Heaven and a New Earth.
Here are some Bible Study Resources for anything you may want to look up:
http://www.Biblegateway.com
http://www.Ntgateway.com
http://www.Bible.org
http://www.bible-history.com
http://www.answersingenesis.org/
2007-05-02 14:00:13 · answer #2 · answered by 4HIM- Christians love 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depends on who you're asking. Christians(like me) would say that God did. He inspired people like the apostles and prophets, and they wrote the words down.
In other words, the actual letters were written down by Moses, David, Solomon, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Danil, Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, etc.
The content is from God.
2007-05-02 14:03:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
people, or should i say- MEN.
lol, your second answer... ya im sure god would write this:
Make ready to slaughter his sons for the guilt of their fathers; Lest they rise and posses the earth, and fill the breadth of the world with tyrants. (Isaiah 14:21)
Cursed be he who does the Lords work remissly, cursed he who holds back his sword from blood. (Jeremiah 48:10 )
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But who thought of putting all this together in a book.. We had John, Mark, Luke etc...
Where did they find these writings?
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well the people were ALIVE when they published the bible... here this might answer some of your questions:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Council_of_Nicaea
2007-05-02 13:58:41 · answer #4 · answered by Loathing 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The Holy Spirit through 40 different men.
2007-05-02 14:00:42 · answer #5 · answered by الحقيقة 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The 39 little books that go to make-up the OT, were assembled and maintained by Jewish priests and scholars.
That's what Romans 3:1,2 says:
"First of all, because they were entrusted with the sacred pronouncements of God.. . ."
The NT is mostly letters to christian congregations. They were kept and the gospels and Revelation were added to it.
Most likely this was carried out by the Apostles and 'older men' of Jerusalem. Acts 15:6
2007-05-02 14:08:27 · answer #6 · answered by Uncle Thesis 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, a bunch of different people wrote a bunch of different sections. God told each one of these people what to write and they did. You have to remember that the Bible covers a huge time period so one person couldnt have been there for it all
2007-05-02 13:59:09 · answer #7 · answered by Blaire 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The author of the Bible is God: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. II Timothy 3:16
The writers were many including the apostles, some kings as well as prophets inspired by God. You will see some of their names in the Bible. Some include Jeremiah, Moses, David, Solomon, Daniel, Peter, Paul, John, etc.
As far as translations:
Martin Luther of Germany was responsible for making scripture available to the people in their language as the Catholic Church wanted kept the people in darkness (withouth the Bible to read for themselves).
The one responsible for the English translation that is trust-worthy was King James, here is his biography:
http://www.jesus-is-lord.com/kingbio.htm
In order for the Scriptures to be correctly understood, one must pray to God for understanding as He is the interpreter of His Word for He is the Author.
2007-05-02 14:07:05 · answer #8 · answered by starlightblue311 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eusabius in th 4th Century was first to complie books of the Bible. Then the council of Nicea in the middle of the 4th century was when they compiled the writings into the common Bible.
2007-05-02 14:04:20 · answer #9 · answered by mxcardinal 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Sylvester Stallone in a past life, why God of course!
Mr October doesn't realize that the Bible actually says the world was a sphere. Do your research friend Isaiah 40:22
2007-05-02 14:03:45 · answer #10 · answered by Sir Offenzalot 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋