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Multiple Levels of Biblical Truth
- The New Testament's truth operates on multiple levels, including authorship, message, and historical accuracy.
- Knowing the author's exact words isn't the same as the truth of what they aimed to convey.
Authorship vs. Truth in Ancient Texts
- Ancient writings often have disputed authorship, and pseudepigraphy was considered lying.
- False attribution doesn't automatically invalidate the truth or value of the writings' content.
Value in Ancient Writings Despite Uncertainty
- Unknown or false authorship doesn't necessarily reduce the historical value of documents.
- Ancient texts can reflect both inaccurate history and true insights into beliefs or societal thoughts of their time.