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Doctrines of the Bible

DOC000 The Doctrines of the Bible
The biblical doctrines reveal principles of life meant to guide humanity, leading believers toward a balanced existence. Obedience to these principles bears witness to a genuine allegiance to Christ.

Isaiah 43.7 (King James Version) :
Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; yea, I have made him.
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DOC002 The Doctrine of the Word
The article explains how God reveals himself through his Word, which is essential to the Christian faith. It creates and inspires, culminating in Jesus Christ, the incarnate Word. The study of this doctrine sheds light on divine reality and its role in Christianity.

Genesis 1.3 (King James Version) :
And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.^{aNotethe light from…: Heb. between the light and between the darkness}^{bNoteAnd the evening…: Heb. And the evening was, and the morning was etc.}
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History of the Bible

BIB000 The Incredible Odyssey of the Transmission of the Bible
This article explores the thousand-year transmission of the Bible, its translations and its cultural impact. It highlights the efforts of many individuals and concludes on the spiritual importance of the Bible.

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BIB005 The Search for Manuscripts
The article explores biblical codices, key manuscripts in the preservation of the biblical texts. It reviews important examples of codices, their impact on the transmission of the Scriptures, and the absence of historical information about the earliest manuscripts.

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Contradictions

CTD008 Who is Shelah's father?
This article examines the question of Shelah's paternity in the Bible. Two genealogies differ: Genesis names Arphaxad as Shelah's father, while Luke introduces Cainan as an intermediary. This discrepancy is not a contradiction but reflects parallel textual traditions, offering a richer understanding of Scripture.

Genesis 11.12 (King James Version) :
And Arphaxad lived five and thirty years, and begat Salah:
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CTD030 Judas's pay?
The article analyses an apparent contradiction in the Bible concerning the use of Judas' money. The Gospels present two perspectives on responsibility for, and attribution of, the purchase of a field, emphasising that there is no genuine contradiction but a coherent account that is more symbolic than literal.

Matthew 27.5 (King James Version) :
And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.
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CTD033 Jesus as the ransom?
This article analyses the notion of ransom in the Bible and refutes apparent contradictions. It distinguishes the uses of the term in the New and Old Testaments, highlighting their complementary nature. Jesus offers his life as a ransom for all, while Proverbs expresses a moral principle of protection for the righteous.

Romans 5.18-19 (King James Version) :
Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.For as by one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.
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Great Men

LGH003 Johannes GUTENBERG
Through his invention of printing, Johannes Gutenberg transformed the production of the Bible, drastically reducing the time needed to reproduce it. Despite his ingenuity, he was in financial difficulty and lost a lawsuit against the banker Johann Fust. His innovations nevertheless revolutionized publishing and had a lasting impact.

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LGH005 Mary JONES
The story of Mary Jones, a young Welsh girl of the 18th century, highlights her determination to obtain a Bible despite financial and geographical obstacles. Her faith and perseverance led to the purchase of a Welsh Bible from the pastor Thomas Charles, illustrating the power of devotion and commitment. Her example also inspired the creation of the British and Foreign Bible Society.

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Historical notes

INF012 The different Bible versions
There are not several Bibles, but different translations of the same Greek and Hebrew source texts. Changes in language require regular revisions. Catholics include seven deuterocanonical books that are absent from the Protestant canon. The Jehovah's Witnesses' New World Translation is criticised for its theologically motivated choices.

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INF035 Examples of the Elohist source
The article examines the biblical passages often attributed to the Elohist source, which uses the divine name Elohim and presents God appearing in dreams. It covers accounts such as those of Abraham, Ishmael, Isaac, Jacob and Moses, detailing their distinctive elements.

Exodus 3.1-15 (King James Version) :
Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb.And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: and he looked, and, behold, the bush burned with fire, and the bush was not consumed.And Moses said, I will now turn aside, and see this great sight, why the bush is not burnt.And when the LORD saw that he turned aside to see, God called unto him out of the midst of the bush, and said, Moses, Moses. And he said, Here am I.And he said, Draw not nigh hither: put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.Moreover he said, I am the God of thy father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God.And the LORD said, I have surely seen the affliction of my people which are in Egypt, and have heard their cry by reason of their taskmasters; for I know their sorrows;And I am come down to deliver them out of the hand of the Egyptians, and to bring them up out of that land unto a good land and a large, unto a land flowing with milk and honey; unto the place of the Canaanites, and the Hittites, and the Amorites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites.Now therefore, behold, the cry of the children of Israel is come unto me: and I have also seen the oppression wherewith the Egyptians oppress them.Come now therefore, and I will send thee unto Pharaoh, that thou mayest bring forth my people the children of Israel out of Egypt.And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?And he said, Certainly I will be with thee; and this shall be a token unto thee, that I have sent thee: When thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve God upon this mountain.And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them?And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.
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INF067 Critical Editions
Critical editions of the biblical texts are scholarly versions that aim to reconstruct the original texts from ancient manuscripts. They analyze textual variants and include a detailed critical apparatus. The best known are the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia for the Hebrew Old Testament, the Nestle-Aland for the Greek New Testament, and the Septuaginta for the Greek version of the Old Testament. These tools are indispensable for researchers, theologians and translators.

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INF070 HelloBible
HelloBible is an artificial intelligence platform for exploring the Bible in a personalized way. Initiated by Pastor Eric Célérier, it offers Bible conversations, help with prayer and free multilingual access. With more than 700,000 users in 2024, it raises ethical questions about spiritual mediation by machine, illustrating the present challenges of pastoral care in the digital age.

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Doctrines of the Bible 2 studies

History of the Bible 2 studies

Contradictions 3 studies

Great Men 2 studies

Historical notes 4 studies

Doctrines of the Bible

History of the Bible

Contradictions

Great Men

Historical notes