The Melissa Dougherty Podcast Five Myths About The Bible (And How We Got it.)
Jul 21, 2024
Wesley Huff, a Bible scholar and historian who focuses on early church history, joins to clear up widespread misconceptions about the Bible. He debunks the myth that the Bible was formed at the Council of Nicaea, clarifying earlier recognitions of the New Testament. Huff also discusses the misconceptions regarding the Roman Catholic Church's role in the Bible's development and the myth of the King James Version being the most accurate translation. Additionally, he examines the mysterious Book of Enoch and its historical significance.
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Council of Nicaea's Focus
- The Council of Nicaea (325 AD) focused on theological issues, not the biblical canon.
- Documents from Nicaea show that early Christians already accepted New Testament books as authoritative.
Bible's Early Form
- The Bible wasn't a single bound book but separate documents initially.
- By the mid-2nd century, there was an agreement on the current 66 books.
Cost of Early Bibles
- Codex Sinaiticus, an early complete Bible, required 360 sheepskins to create.
- This demonstrates the significant cost and effort involved in producing biblical manuscripts.
