The Church Our Story
Unit 4: The Bible: A Brief History
The Bible: A Brief History
Film Focus Point: This presentation gives an overview of the evolution of the biblical canon. It includes an explanation of why the canons of the Catholic and Protestant Bibles differ.
Text Focus Point: Pages 131-134
Discussion Questions
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How do you know that the Septuagint was used by Christ and his disciples?
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Why do the Old Testaments in Catholic and Protestant Bibles differ?
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How does knowing that the Bible evolved help you to understand it better?
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