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#82 The Bible in Jesus’ Day: How Different Was It? - Joe Heschmeyer

Jun 20, 2024
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.
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  • 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.

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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.

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