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Critical Perspectives: An Interview on the Gospel of Judas
What is the Gospel of Judas and why is it important in understanding the early church? Read more to find out.An interview with Professor Charles W. Hedrick on the discovery of the gnostic Gospel of Judas, the translation of which was first published in 2006. Charles W. Hedrick is Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Missouri State University. Among his many publications…
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Critical Perspectives: Making Sense of the Text—the Four Source Theory in Biblical Scholarship
The Four-Source Theory suggests that the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Bible, came from four different stories. Learn about the strengths and weaknesses of this theory.By Linda A. Dietch PhD Candidate, Drew University, Madison, NJThose who read the Bible are sometimes struck by discrepancies or inexact repetitions of content that make following the storyline difficult. During the Age…
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The History & Development of Archaeology
Archaeological finds have helped scholars understand the world in biblical times. Learn about how archaeology came about and why it is important to biblical scholarship.Serious study of the remains of the ancient Near East began around 1800 when Napoleon invaded Egypt, taking with him artists and scholars to study the culture of that ancient land. These specialists studied the ruins…
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After the Exile: God’s People Return to Judea
When the Jews returned to their homeland after the exile things changed. Find out about the factors that influenced the Jews after they returned to Judea.In Babylon The Bible provides little information about the years in the sixth century B.C. when many of the Israelite people lived in exile in Babylonia. Though the people could no longer worship God in the temple in…
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Different Kinds of Literature in the Bible
The Bible contains a wide array of literature, including love songs and apocalyptic visions. This tool gives a brief explanation of each genre that will give you a platform for understanding the Bible on your own. Most books fall into one particular category of literature or another. An instruction booklet for making something uses technical language. A novel will use some…
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How The Bible Came To Us
There are more copies of Bibles than any other book in the world. Read about how the Bible was passed down to us through countless generations over thousands of years. The Bible is like a small library that contains many books written by many authors. The word “Bible” comes from the Greek word biblia, meaning “books.” It took more than…
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