BibleProject The Bible had Editors? – Paradigm E3
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Sep 27, 2021 Discover how the Bible evolved from ancient manuscripts into a cohesive story, shaped by various scribes and editors. Explore its literary unity amidst diverse authorship and styles, and learn how cultural identity and historical context influenced its creation. The journey from the Torah to the New Testament highlights interconnected themes, while the intricacies of redaction and evolution in texts like Psalms reveal fascinating insights. Delve into the complexities of biblical narratives and how they reflect humanity's relationship with the divine.
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Ancient Literature vs. Modern Literature
- Ancient biblical literature has a different authorial history than modern works.
- It's traditional, community literature, edited and reshaped over generations.
The Bible as a Curated Exhibit
- Scribes compiled diverse materials like oral traditions, priestly manuals, and ancient poems into the Bible's current form.
- The final form is highly curated, like a museum exhibit.
Unified Story and Paradigms
- The Bible Project podcast explores how the Bible, a collection of scrolls, forms a unified story.
- They discuss unhelpful paradigms that flatten the Bible's meaning and the paradigm of the Bible as both human and divine.
