Christian History Almanac The CHA Weekend Edition Presents: A Brief History of the World’s Most Famous Book, Part I
Sep 28, 2024
Scott Keith, Executive Director of 1517, joins Magnus Persson, a featured guest on the Re:Formera podcast, and Sam Schuldheisz, connected to 'The Inklings' project. They dive into the fascinating history of the Bible, discussing its complex formation, translations, and the distinctions between the Old and New Testaments. The trio reflects on the Bible's role as a collective spiritual resource and offers insights into its ongoing significance in modern faith, sprinkled with humorous coffee appreciation tips along the way.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Dan's Listener Engagement
- Dan Van Voorhis shared his experience with the first European church history tour and reactions to the Charlie Brown Show rerun.
- He appreciates the new and returning listeners and their engagement with his content.
Bible as Sacred Books
- The Bible is a collection of sacred books, not a single book.
- Different Christian traditions have varied canonical collections, but all agree on the 27 New Testament books.
Variations in Old Testament Canon
- The Hebrew Bible canon was largely set by Jesus' time and included the Torah, Prophets, and Writings.
- Eastern Orthodox churches maintain broader canons, accepting additional historical and liturgical books.