Books of the Bible

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    those with power. He shows that he is called: to bring glad tidings to the poor, to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, and to let the oppressed go free. Lucius Nereprampil argues that this passage read by Jesus from the book of Isaiah brought out the clear consciousness of Jesus and his identity ‘of being anointed and sent to bring good news to the poor’. The good news is the arrival of this kingdom of God on earth. Nereprmpil goes on the state that “the actions of…

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    I want to talk with you about the Bible. I think the Bible is a very interesting subject because it is such a worldwide book, everybody has their own idea about the Bible. Maybe you can think of your own thoughts on the Bible. Some say it is a book of God. Still, others say it is just a book written by humans many years ago. I wanted to dig deep to see what the facts are about this book that many have devoted their life to, The Book of God. The Bible itself says that it is inspired by God but to…

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    of what became the many books of the Holy Bible. The oldest part of the Holy Bible, is the Old Testament, which is based on the interpretations and comparisons of biblical manuscripts and citations by the different Judaic and Christian religious sects. What has become apparent is how little most of us really know about the history that was written in the Old Testament because as children, teenagers and young adults we were not to question what is written in the Holy Bible.…

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    The two Books of Samuel are part of a series of books (Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and Kings) in the Hebrew Bible/ Old Testament. These books describe the development and rise of kingship in Israel. In the bible, Samuel plays a critical role because he assists in bringing together the period of the Judges and the monarchy as he guides Israel to kingship. The Greek translation of the book, the Septuagint, was the first version to divide the Books of Samuel into two different parts. We can’t…

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    The Book of Exodus INTRODUCTION Critical investigations into the Bible have revealed nuances and subversions which go beyond the mere didactic nature the text displays in a preliminary surface reading. The book of Exodus, the second book of the Torah and the Old Testament, begins with a portrayal of Israel's slavery in Egypt and God choosing Moses to liberate Israel from that servitude. The Pharaoh resists the purposes of God, and God responds by sending plagues on Egypt, the last of which leads…

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    The Bible is the sacred book of the Christian faith. It contains 66 Books. 39 in the Old Testament & 27 in the New Testament. The first five Old Testament books are known as the books of the Law, or the Pentateuch or the Torah. The remainder of the Old Testament books is divided by the Jews into categories of prophets and writings. However, Christians organize it differently into sections of historical books, wisdom books, and books of prophecy. The Bible is inspired by the word of god. The…

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    My Interpretation of The Song of Solomon The Song of Solomon is no doubt one of the most controversial books in the Bible. Many even question why it is included in the Old Testament. This has led to many debates concerning the real meaning behind it. The reason the Song of Solomon is a part of the Old Testament Canon because it is an important aspect of the Bible that shows a part of human nature that is generally viewed as shameful, but validates that love and sex are a part of a healthy…

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    The Bible Tells Me So A model for our spiritual journey-- that is what the Bible is intended to be. In the 263 page book titled “The Bible Tells Me So..”, The author, Peter Enns, attempts to help readers understand just what the Bible is intended to be and why he feels that way. Many Christians are under the impression that the Bible is a manual that is supposed to be filled with step-by-step instructions on how to be a “good Christian” and are extremely disappointed when the Bible falls short…

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    I was in the third grade, and I felt defeated. There was this program called Awana where you memorize Bible verses, and play games. Within the program they had there own competition for kids that can memorize questions, and answers, verses, and the books of the bible. With my sister’s encouragement, I decided to try this competition.. So, studiously I half-heartedly memorized the verses, books, believing that I was bright enough to win. When it was competition day I went on the stage, waiting…

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    fastest growing religion in America: Mormonism. He experienced “revelations” that led him to polygamy, The Book of Mormons, freemason rituals, and ultimately his demise. On his eighteenth birthday, Joseph Smith claimed that he was visited by an angel in the woods that told him of a book that he would one day write. That book was to become known as The Book of Mormon or “The Golden Bible”. In Beam’s book, Smith was to find the golden plates and translate the ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics…

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