Theme

Biblical Inerrancy

Biblical inerrancy refers to the conviction that the Bible, in everything it affirms, is free from error. This doctrine is at the heart of theological debates about the authority of the Scriptures and about how they can be trusted, both spiritually and historically.

The articles devoted to this subject examine the foundations of this claim, the nuances that theologians bring to it, and the objections that critics raise against it. They draw on concrete passages of the Gospels and the Old Testament to illustrate how the internal coherence of the Bible argues in favor of its reliability.

To approach inerrancy is also to reflect on the nature of divine revelation and the role of human authors in writing the sacred texts. This theme therefore fits naturally into a broader reflection on the Word of God and its authority for the Christian faith.

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Study 1: The Incredible Odyssey of the Transmission of the Bible
Study 2: The first census of Quirinius

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Biblical Inerrancy

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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PER011 The first census of Quirinius
This article explores the controversial census of Quirinius, mentioned only by Luke, which supposedly took place in -2 BC, with no tangible evidence available. Luke is said to have checked his contemporary sources, lending credibility to his account, although the event's historicity remains debated.

Luke 2.1-2 (King James Version) :
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
King James Version (1769), domaine public — texte : eBible.org

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Further reading

ANN105 The inerrancy of the Bible
This article examines the doctrine of the inerrancy of the Bible, which affirms that the Scriptures are without error in their original texts thanks to the inspiration…