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Almost Heretical
#109 – Canon: Is the Bible Inspired, Inerrant and Infallible?
Oct 19, 2022
Explore the canonization of the New Testament Bible. Discuss the meaning of 'theopneustos' in 2 Timothy 3:16. Question the necessity of inerrancy and infallibility. Delve into the linguistic dynamics of first-century Judea. Explore how biblical texts are compiled like a mosaic. Address listener questions about the book of Revelation and eschatology. Discuss the openness of the Ethiopian Orthodox canon and the absence of written works by Jesus.
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- The concept of inspiration in the ancient world was not limited to canonical texts, but also extended to other writings and even epitaphs.
- The early church understood inspiration as influence and admiration from God, rather than dictation or perfection, and considered various writings inspired even if they were not included in the canon.
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The Bible is not claimed to be inspired or inerrant
The podcast episode discusses how the Bible does not claim to be inspired or inerrant and that these ideas are modern interpretations. The concept of inspiration in the ancient world was not limited to canonical texts, but also extended to other writings and even epitaphs. The early church used the term 'inspired' to describe various writings, both within and outside the canon. The focus was on the usefulness and influence of these texts rather than their perfection or factual accuracy.
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