#82 The Bible in Jesus’ Day: How Different Was It? - Joe Heschmeyer
Jun 20, 2024
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Joe Heschmeyer explores what constituted Sacred Scripture in the time of Jesus. The podcast delves into the differences between ancient and modern Bibles, the significance of scrolls and codex, and the diverse Jewish sects in Jesus' time. It also discusses Jesus' unconventional approach to challenging the Sadducees, the historical canon of the Old Testament, and the analysis of Bible discrepancies and trust in the Church's books.
The Bible in Jesus' day differed significantly from modern versions, impacting interpretation and understanding.
The transition from scrolls to codex format revolutionized the organization and accessibility of religious texts.
Scholarly debates and diverse beliefs in Judaism highlight the complex history of canonization and varying interpretations.
Deep dives
The Diverse Appearance of the Bible
Not all Bibles at the time of Jesus resembled modern versions such as the KJV or ESV. The text explored different translations and contextual differences at play in the religious settings of the day.
Books as Scrolls in the Synagogue
Jesus reading from a physical scroll in the synagogue sheds light on the communal context of scriptural transmission. The distinction between scrolls and modern books also underscores the historical evolution of religious texts.
Evolution of the Bible Format
The transition from scroll to codex format revolutionized how multiple texts could be bound together. The discussion highlighted practicality, such as accommodating lengthy stories split into multiple scrolls.
Debates Over Canonization
Scholarly debates and religious factions in Judaism reflected a lack of consensus on which books constituted the Bible at the time of Jesus. The varying beliefs among Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, and other groups contributed to the complexity.
Reverence for Key Scriptures
The importance and controversial nature of sacred texts were showcased through debates over book inclusion, historical texts, and differing versions between Jewish and Christian traditions. The significance of the process of canonization underscored the dynamic and evolving nature of scriptural tradition.
Joe Heschmeyer explores what constituted Sacred Scripture in the time of Jesus.
Transcription:
Joe:
Welcome back to Shameless Popery. What did the Bible look like at the time of Jesus? That’s the question I want to explore today. Did it look more or less like the Bibles that we have carrying around our bone, personal KJV or RSV or ESV or NAB or whatever, or did it look radically different than that? And I think we’re going to find out the answer is it looks radically different and in some ways that are really important for how we make sense of the Bible itself. I want to start by j…
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