The Origins of the Bible: A Historical Perspective

TLDRThe Bible was promulgated by the Catholic Church and its books were decided upon by the New Testament Synod in 382 AD and the Synod of Jamnia for the Old Testament in 100 AD. The Church claims the authority to interpret the Bible.

Key insights

📚The Catholic Church played a crucial role in the compilation and promulgation of the Bible.

📜The Old Testament books were not finally decided upon by the Jews until the Synod of Jamnia in 100 AD.

✝️The books of the New Testament were not finally decided upon until the year 382 AD at the Synod of Rome.

🌍Other religions also believe their sacred texts are divinely inspired.

🎭Divine inspiration is subjective and influenced by individual cultural and religious backgrounds.

Q&A

Who decided which books would be included in the Bible?

The Catholic Church decided upon the books of the Bible, with the final decisions made by the Synods of Jamnia and Rome for the Old and New Testaments, respectively.

When were the books of the Old Testament finally decided upon by the Jews?

The books of the Old Testament were finally decided upon by the Jews in the year 100 AD at the Synod of Jamnia.

When were the books of the New Testament finally decided upon?

The books of the New Testament were finally decided upon in the year 382 AD at the Synod of Rome.

Do other religions believe their sacred texts are divinely inspired?

Yes, other religions such as Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism also believe their sacred texts are divinely inspired.

What is divine inspiration?

Divine inspiration is a subjective experience of a deeper spiritual understanding or connection, often influenced by one's cultural and religious background.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The Catholic Church played a crucial role in the compilation and promulgation of the Bible, including both the Old and New Testaments.

00:06The books of the Old Testament were not finally decided upon until the Synod of Jamnia in 100 AD.

00:22The books of the New Testament were not finally decided upon until the Synod of Rome in 382 AD.

01:46Other religions, such as Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism, also believe their sacred texts are divinely inspired.

05:30Divine inspiration is a subjective experience influenced by one's cultural and religious background.