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The Catholic Church compiled the Bible, with the New Testament by church members and the Old Testament from Jewish scriptures, finalized by the Jews in 100 A.D. Different religions have their own divinely inspired texts, leading to varying interpretations shaped by cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs.
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- The Bible was compiled by the Catholic Church, with the Old Testament books from Jewish scriptures and the New Testament books written by church members.
- Different religions have their own divinely inspired texts, leading to varying interpretations and beliefs, with divine inspiration in the Bible seen as coming through mystical experiences or dreams, influenced by cultural and religious backgrounds.
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Recent questions
Who compiled the Bible?
Catholic Church
When was the Old Testament Canon finalized?
100 A.D
How were the New Testament books decided upon?
Synod of Rome
What is the source of divine inspiration for the Bible?
Mystical experiences
How do cultural backgrounds influence interpretations of divine inspiration?
Shape beliefs and understanding
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Origins and Interpretations of Sacred Texts
- The Bible was compiled by the Catholic Church, with the New Testament books written by church members and the Old Testament books adopted from Jewish scriptures.
- The Jews finalized the Old Testament Canon in 100 A.D at the Synod of Jamnia, selecting canonical books for the Hebrew scriptures.
- The New Testament books were officially decided upon in 382 A.D at the Synod of Rome under Pope Damasus.
- The Catholic Church claims authority to interpret the Bible based on historical tradition and guidance from the Holy Spirit.
- Various religions, like Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism, believe in their own divinely inspired texts, leading to differing interpretations and beliefs.
- Divine inspiration, not dictation, is seen as the source of the Bible, with inspiration often coming through mystical experiences or dreams.
- Cultural and religious backgrounds heavily influence how individuals interpret and express divine inspiration, shaping their beliefs and understanding of spiritual experiences.
