Category: The Bible

Question: The authorship of the first two chapters and last two verses of Luke and Acts are contested because they were not part of Marcion’s Canon. Does the writing style in those disputed texts match the sophisticated literary style of the non-disputed text?

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The Bible

Thank you for the literary criticism question of Luke and Acts, “The authorship of the first two chapters and last two verses of Luke and Acts are contested because they were not part of Marcion’s Canon. Does the writing style in those disputed texts match the sophisticated literary style of the non-disputed text?” Here are some … Read More “Question: The authorship of the first two chapters and last two verses of Luke and Acts are contested because they were not part of Marcion’s Canon. Does the writing style in those disputed texts match the sophisticated literary style of the non-disputed text?“ »

Question: In The Bible, Genesis is the first book of the Old Testament, but what is the first book of the New Testament?

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New Testament, The Bible

Thank you for the question on the chronology of the Bible, “In The Bible, Genesis is the first book of the Old Testament, but what is the first book of the New Testament?” As one reads the table of content of the Bible, one reads that Genesis is the first book of the Old Testament and … Read More “Question: In The Bible, Genesis is the first book of the Old Testament, but what is the first book of the New Testament?“ »

Question: In response to an earlier question of mine, someone stated that there are additional Bibles besides the 66 book and 73 book versions. I did not find this statement correct. Is it indeed?

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The Bible

Thank you for the question on the books of the Bible, “In response to an earlier question of mine, someone stated that there are additional Bibles besides the 66 book and 73 book versions. I did not find this statement correct. Is it indeed?” The Protestant version of the Bible has 66 books while the Catholic … Read More “Question: In response to an earlier question of mine, someone stated that there are additional Bibles besides the 66 book and 73 book versions. I did not find this statement correct. Is it indeed?“ »

Question: Are there any books containing professional documentaries about the Bible’s verses?

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The Bible

Thank you for the question on Bible verses, “Are there any books containing professional documentaries about the Bible’s verses?” In thinking about your question, the phrase professional documentaries need to be clarified. There are theological journals and commentaries that may address your question. Theological research papers are published in theological journals. They are usually published by … Read More “Question: Are there any books containing professional documentaries about the Bible’s verses?“ »

Question: lsn’t every part of the Bible that is not verifiable just a lie?

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The Bible

Thank you for the question on the truthfulness of the Bible, “lsn’t every part of the Bible that is not verifiable just a lie?” In my opinion, one must careful in suggesting that what is not verifiable is a lie. For if one held that view 300 years ago, one would have concluded that the Babylonians … Read More “Question: lsn’t every part of the Bible that is not verifiable just a lie?” »

Question: Have any possible explanations been put forward as to why the early redactors of the Hebrew Bible didn’t do more to make it consistent?

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New Testament, The Bible

Thank you for the question on textual criticism, “Have any possible explanations been put forward as to why the early redactors of the Hebrew Bible didn’t do more to make it consistent?” As I read the question, one has to define the distinction between copyists and redactors. Copyists are not redactors. Whether in the Old Testament … Read More “Question: Have any possible explanations been put forward as to why the early redactors of the Hebrew Bible didn’t do more to make it consistent?“ »

Question: How can you reconcile the ending of Mark’s gospel (vs8) where the women did not tell anyone about the empty tomb with the accounts in the other three gospels all have the women telling the disciple about finding the empty tomb?

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New Testament, The Bible

Thank you for the interpretative question on Mark 16:8 and the other gospels, “How can you reconcile the ending of Mark’s gospel (vs8) where the women did not tell anyone about the empty tomb with the accounts in the other three gospels all have the women telling the disciple about finding the empty tomb?” The reconciliation … Read More “Question: How can you reconcile the ending of Mark’s gospel (vs8) where the women did not tell anyone about the empty tomb with the accounts in the other three gospels all have the women telling the disciple about finding the empty tomb?“ »

Question: For over two thousand years King Solomon’s Proverbs has been the most copied, quoted, and read book in the world on the subjects of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Why is it not taught in our schools?

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Old Testament, The Bible, Uncategorized

Thank you for the question on teaching the Bible in public schools, “For over two thousand years King Solomon’s Proverbs has been the most copied, quoted, and read book in the world on the subjects of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Why is it not taught in our schools?” Here are some thoughts as to why the … Read More “Question: For over two thousand years King Solomon’s Proverbs has been the most copied, quoted, and read book in the world on the subjects of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. Why is it not taught in our schools?” »

Question: With all the myriad of letters the apostle Paul wrote, why were the thirteen epistles of his (were) the only ones that found their (way) into the Bible?

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New Testament, The Bible

Thank you for the interpretative question on Paul’s writing, “With all the myriad of letters the apostle Paul wrote, why were the thirteen epistles of his (were) the only ones that found their (way) into the Bible?” I may be reading too much into the question. I am uncertain whether the question is asking, “Why are … Read More “Question: With all the myriad of letters the apostle Paul wrote, why were the thirteen epistles of his (were) the only ones that found their (way) into the Bible?” »

Question: Which chapter and verse of the Bible is a must-read, and why?

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Christian Living, The Bible

Thank you for the application question on a must-read chapter and verse of the Bible, “Which chapter and verse of the Bible is a must-read, and why?” The must-read chapter for Christians is Romans 8. Of course, one must read the preceding chapters to fully appreciate Romans 8 and the subsequent chapters. Here are some thoughts … Read More “Question: Which chapter and verse of the Bible is a must-read, and why?” »