A testimony of the religious sensibility of its day. This booklet will explore in essential detail the the binding and confirmcanonization ingof those books that god intended to preserve for all time as his word scripture. Thats the equivalent of losing 700 bible readers every day. The canon of the new testament is the list of books that is considered to make up the new testament. Evidence how we got the bible embry hills church of christ page 3 fall 2015 in 2000 the percentage of bible readers had dipped to 59% from 73% of the 1980s according to an oftcited gallup poll. Billy graham is a worldfamous, preacher, evangelist and author. Graham chapter iv, the church compiles the new testament, of his book where we got the bible.
E voltaire 16941778 if we would destroy the christian religion, we must first of all destroy mans belief in the bible. The fascinating story of how we got the bible in its present form actually starts thousands of years ago, as briefly outlined in our. He authored such works as what faith really means, where we got the bible both originally published by the b. The process of a reader studying to understand what. Father graham wrote in a clear and easilyunderstood compositional style, and covered material including bible history and the. Aug 18, 20 this little book about the bible grew out of lectures which the writer delivered on the subject to mixed audiences. The history of the english bible truth according to. Bishop graham uses mostly protestant sources to prove that the catholic church is responsible for putting the bible together as we have it today and totally obliterates a number of protestant myths about the catholic church and the bible. Since it first appeared in 1911, where we got the bible has gone through numerous printings and has been available in print almost continually ever since. Bible verses marked nkjv are taken by permission from the holy bible, new king james version, 1979, 1980, 1982 thomas nelson, inc. Ever since eve encountered satans barrage of doubt and denial gen. Maier shares his expertise and enthusiasm on the preservation and transmission of gods word through the centuries. Griffith thomas, cofounder of dallas theological seminary, gave young preachers this advice.
An oxford graduate, anglican pastor, prolific author, and popular speaker, thomas writes with a magnetic fervor and compelling depth, crafting works brimming. Learn the origins of the bible and trace the role of the catholic church in compiling, preserving, and revering the bible throughout history in where we got the bible. When some one tells you that your religion is a bloody religion and the bible is a bloody book, tell them yes, christianity is a bloody religion. If you love the written word of god, you owe it to yourself to read this book. Learn about the production, collection, transmission, and preservation of these marvelous works in how we got the bible, featuring dr. Graham 18741959 was a scotch presbyterian minister of a family line of presbyterian ministers going back unbroken through two. A 5 session dvd series with dr paul maier the bible has been called the greatest story ever told but did you ever wonder where the bible came from who wrote it who decided which books to include. The process of translating the bible from the original hebrew and greek into a modern language. An ebook edition that includes bishop graham s conversion.
Translations depend on the knowledge and accuracy of the translator s and, to some degree, upon their interpretive understanding. Dr maier answers these questions in this series sessions include the world s most important book can we be. The reader will soon discover the popularity of this book, for it covers the salient facts of the bibles history in a clear, easily understood manner. The purpose of this timeline is to give a detailed account of christianity from the beginning of. Inspiration god superintending human writers to compose and record his revelation to mankind 2 timothy 3. The bible is the greatest benefit which the human race has ever experienced. It is the jewish bible, mostly written in hebrew except for seven books, written in greek. This bestselling resource is ready to use with text, photos, andor illustrations of the most key people and events. Additional audio and video sermons from his latest expositional series may be found on the church website. Bishop henry graham refutes charges that the catholic church is somehow opposed to scripture. The design and development of the bible is a fascinating story.
Since nine of ten people in germany who know of martin luther would swear he was the first to translate the bible into german which is wrong, some of graham s arguments sound at least very reasonable to me. Graham explains how the catholic church compiled the sacred text, how medieval monks preserved it, and how. The original edition of from god to us was published in 1974 and has since sold over 78,000 copies. Revelation god communicating to man what he wants us to know hebrews 1. Graham explains how the catholic church compiled the sacred text, how medieval monks preserved it, and how catholic scholars first gave christians the bible in their own languages. Homepage study by topic bible where we got the bible by rev henry g.
Where we got the bible where we got the bible by rev henry g. This 2012 revision of from god to us brings it up to date and expands it from 255 pages to 412 pages. Since nine of ten people in germany who know of martin luther would swear he was the first to translate the bible into german which is wrong, some of grahams arguments sound at. They have bible studies where again they teach the bible. Shows what catholic faith really means and why it is allencompassing and soulsatisfying, as opposed to the protestant faith, which is really only trust in jesus as personal saviour, plus ones own interpretation of the bible. How we got our bible 2012 the original edition of from god to us was published in 1974 and has since sold over 78,000 copies.
How we got our bible abridged the canon of scripture page 1 of 15 how we got our bible introduction most of us, most of the time, don t ask questions about how we got our ible. If we combine all of the verses of scripture that deal with this issue we find that the. All the answers will be available in your class notes. Herder book company, missouri, and hindrances to conversion. Symmachus the ebionite writes new greek translation of hebrew bible.
Where we got the bible catholic apologetics information. I never got to see him, after reading the book i know what i missed out on. We know there are many translations of the bible and we may each. Thus graham tells the story of the english bible from the for me unusual rcc perspective. The antioch church is founded, where the term christian was first used.
In all of this story, the bible presents god as the chief actor. In the catholic narrative, henrys action was sacrilegious, a national violation of things consecrated to god, and evil. Ive read a few of his books and would give them all five stars. How we got our bible, canon to king james how we got our bible.
From the editor reading the bible backwards mark galli, managing editor a stunning panel from the st. Along the way, graham refutes myths about catholic opposition to scripture. How we got our bible abridged the canon of scripture page 2 of 15 the canon of the old testament is the list of books that is considered to make up the old testament. This major revision is expected to take the place of a general. Short but very powerful book on how the bible came to be. Time alone with god, billy graham evangelistic association. Many products that you buy can be obtained using instruction manuals. Though we revere the bible as the word of god, there is no doubt that human errors are possible in the translations we have today. Men and women come to jesus christ and receive eternal life by grace. An ebook edition that includes bishop grahams conversion. Not that i think graham is the infallible truth, but to balance the ofttold reformers story. Shows how the catholic church has determined and proclaimed through her infallible rulings just which books are actually part of sacred scripture, and how she has preserved and maintained the bible throughout the centuries.
How we got the bible powerpoint presentation church partner. Gods written disclosure of his will to man is called the. Maier, the latest mens network fivepart bible study. Since much of the same discussion still is with us as we just clear away the party decoration of kjvs 400s birthday, its an interesting read. He authored such works as what faith really means, where we got the bible. How we got the bible defenders of the catholic faith.
This little book about the bible grew out of lectures which the writer delivered on the subject to mixed audiences. F robert ingersoll 18331899 the inspiration of the bible depends upon the ignorance of the gentleman who reads it. This edition also includes bishop grahams conversion storya compelling account of how this calvinist minister was drawn to the. Read online now how we got our bible ebook pdf at our library. Where we got the bible out debt to the catholic church pdf jesus. Not only are fewer people reading the bible, theyre skeptical about what it says. Graham, you learn the origins of the bible and trace the role of the catholic church in compiling, preserving, and revering the bible throughout history. Many factors combine to determine the character and guidance system of a. During the reign of the emperor alexander the great 356 323 b. Let us have a look at the first part of it, the old testament. Thomas books creates in one a deeper love of and desire for god as revealed in his word, and this is strikingly true of this clear and satisfying marshaling of evidence as to what the bible is. How we got the bible is the bible we read inspired by god.
Get how we got our bible pdf file for free from our online library pdf file. Discovered in a subterranean chamber in egypt in 1970s. Think yourself empty, read yourself full, write yourself clear, pray yourself clean, and then enter the pulpit and let yourself go. The lectures were afterwards expanded, and appeared in a series of articles in the catholic press 19089, and are now with slight alterations reprinted. John altar on patmos, painted in 1518, shows the apostle john in lush, tropical surrounding, gazing up at a cloud from which a figure of god gives forth a stream of light. Canonicity god guiding the early church to recognize what books are inspired. This short treatise outlines the history of the bible in complete, yet simple terms.
In some cases, differing translations directly contradict each other. Transmission the ancient process of accurately copying hebrew and greek scriptures for successive generations. The history of the english bible truth according to scripture. We will also have a copy of this book on reserve in the school of the shepherds library. How we got our bible pdf how we got our bible are a good way to achieve details about operating certainproducts. How we got the bible powerpoint will help your students understand the history and the reasons to believe in the reliability of bible translation. The reader will soon discover the popularity of this book, for it covers the salient facts of the bible s history in a clear, easily understood manner. Unfortunately, eve had little or no help in sorting through her intellectual obstacles to full faith in gods selfdisclosure gen. How did we get the bible, the old and the new testament. The bible has no interest in what we call pure history. These user guides are clearlybuilt to give stepbystep information about how you ought to go ahead in operating certain equipments.
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