The Bible in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz) Day 193: The Book of Tobit (2024)
Jul 11, 2024
Fr. Mike discusses the Book of Tobit and its absence in non-Catholic Bibles. He explains the historical arrangement of the Bible and the inclusion of 73 books in the Catholic Bible. The readings of the day include Isaiah, Tobit, and Proverbs, with themes of healing, guidance, righteous living, and seeking wisdom. The chapter delves into the differences between Catholic and non-Catholic Bibles, the authority shift in the Hebrew Scriptures, and the value of exploring additional biblical texts.
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Tobit's Place in the Bible
- The book of Tobit is included in Catholic Bibles but not in most Protestant Bibles.
- This difference stems from the historical development of the biblical canon and disagreements over which books are considered inspired.
The Formation of the Biblical Canon
- The absence of a definitive list of inspired books before Jesus' time led to varied scriptural interpretations.
- The authority to determine the biblical canon shifted to the Church after Jesus established the New Covenant.
Martin Luther and the Deuterocanonical Books
- Martin Luther removed the deuterocanonical books, including Tobit, from his Bible translation in the 1500s.
- This removal was due to doctrinal differences, particularly concerning purgatory and praying for the dead, as highlighted in 2 Maccabees 12.