What was happening to the people in Africa, the Americas, Asia? Christians say that their religion is the true religion why is there no mention of these people? Did God not speak to them as he did to the people of the middle east? Or was it because Constantine and the counsil of Niscea had no knowledge of them to include in their book?
2007-10-23 06:07:29 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am aware that the people in the bible lived there. MY question is, if Christianity is the one true religion why were these other people not in on it as well.
2007-10-23 06:25:32 · update #1
The bible does have a setting. Babylon, Jerusalem, Egypt, Nazareth etc All places in the middle East
2007-10-23 06:28:29 · update #2
Not where the apostles went people, why did God not speak these people HIMSELF? WHY JUST THE PEOPLE IN THIS AREA? Tell me one Bible story from Mexico or Russia or England or one that involves a Native American. This was the question. It's apparent that Christianity spread.
2007-10-23 06:34:15 · update #3
book worm- if you read you would see I did mention Egypt several times. The bible however makes no mention of the tribes of Africa. Did God not know of the existance of the Native Americans or Aztecs or Mayans? That was my question. Where was God for these people? Why is he solely based in this are of the middle east? As far as the bible not being a novel, well thats your opinion. I didn't ask for opinions I asked for a fact based answer. If the bible is true and christianity is the one true religion why aren't these people mentioned as having encounters with God and Angels as well? Surely, God "the creator of all people and earth" didn't only make appearances to the people of fore mentioned area and not people on the other side of the world.
Where's your proof that John wrote the book his name is on or Matthew? I'm asking for FACTS. thank you for your cooperation.
2007-10-23 08:29:00 · update #4
Your question is great and there may be people based on rational thought who are also devout Christians. You may be able to find some with this approach. Most theologians take a view of metaphor and allegory when they speak of biblical passages.
You could probably save yourself some frustration by remembering that literal devotion of a fundie is based on fears and need, rather than thought and understanding.
2007-10-23 09:39:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Set" in the Middle East? It's not a novel. LMAO
The Bible is a collection of books written in mostly in Hebrew by several Jews, who were in the Middle East because that's where the Jews lived.
The Americas had yet to be discovered, but historians have proven the existence of Native American tribes on both N and S America during these times.
Africa--there are many passages in the Bible that mention Egypt, which is on the continent of Africa.
Asia--Where do you think the Middle East is? The moon?
Europe--Greece and Rome are mentioned several times in the Bible.
Constantine was actually a well educated man for those times, and he did know about these places (except the Americas, because they had not been discovered yet), in fact, there is historical evidence that he had travelled throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa.
The Bible is actually 66 different books and was written by many different people (all Middle Eastern/Jewish), *not* by Constantine and the Nicene Council. They just decided which books to include in the Bible. There are several books that were originally part of the Bible but were removed. These are called The Gnostic Scriptures or the Apocrypha.
Learn some history and geography.
2007-10-23 07:35:04 · answer #2 · answered by Bookworm 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The Bible is about the Lord Jesus (and the Jews too...). Jesus lived in the Middle East. He didn't travel to Africa or Asia. The Jews also lived in the Middle East.
Jesus told his disciples to go into the uttermost parts of the earth and tell others about Him. And they did! Thomas, I believe, went down into Northern Africa. Others went to Asia. Some went throughout Europe. The ancient world was turned upside down by these men and women.
PS - the Catholic Bible was the one made up by Constantine and his council and Origen. The real Bible - the one used by the persecuted church throughout the middle ages - was inspired by God. It isn't a history book so much as it is a book telling about how God moved among His people.
2007-10-23 06:19:14 · answer #3 · answered by Blue Eyed Christian 7 · 0⤊ 6⤋
Good question.
The Old Testament is not very accurate; much of it was rewritten to make the Jews the only "chosen people". Jesus Christ did send his Assistant Gabriel to come to earth about 7-8 BC and find the best place to have Jesus Incarnate. Palestine -Jerusalem area was chosen as being the best with world trade routes mixing many people there.
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2007-10-23 06:36:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
For the same reason the Quran is set only in Saudi Arabia.
That is where it begun, and from there it moved to others places. The Bible, and the Quran.
Edit:
Dear, the Bible is not just about Christians or Christianity. It is about many many more. Also, the Bible didn't start with Christians. The Jews use it as well. OT, before Jesus, NT during Jesus.
How about Rome! It is in the Bible as well. The Romain, the Greek, Ethiopian etc. Many more nations have been mentioned in the Bible.
Can you show us any stories in the Quran from Mexico, Russia or England! No you can't!!
You see dear, It is because that where it all started.
2007-10-23 06:12:01 · answer #5 · answered by Bravado Guru 5 · 11⤊ 4⤋
This is evidence that Elohim was a tribal war god, and as such, was limited to a very small area of the world. All the violence you see mentioned in the OT, was merely tribal warfare engaged in to shove that tribal god down the throat of other peoples.
2007-10-23 06:18:45 · answer #6 · answered by Shawn B 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Because that is where the people of the Bible lived. The Gospel is spread through Christians and NO Jesus didn't go to other continents to spread his word like the Mormons say.
2007-10-23 06:12:02 · answer #7 · answered by LaptopJesus 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Actually, with all due respect, it isn't set only in the middle east. Paul went to Rome and his missionary tours took him all over Asia Minor.
2007-10-23 06:27:49 · answer #8 · answered by Q&A Queen 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Check your map. Countries like Egypt are on the African continent
2007-10-23 06:17:57 · answer #9 · answered by travelguruette 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The problem with Religion is that is is largely geographical in nature, and it assumes that the Gods didn't know or care about other people in the world.
Seems that the current popular Gods, cared only for the middle east for thousands of years until the Romans adopted their belief system.
Is it any wonder why the Middle East is so violent?
2007-10-23 06:12:30 · answer #10 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 4⤊ 6⤋