Where did the Bible come from? How do we know the right books are in the Bible? Does the Bible contain errors? What are the oldest copies we have of the Bible? How do we know that the Bible hasn't been changed over the years? Why are there so many translations of the Bible, and which one should I use? These are just some of the important questions about the Bible that are discussed in this book. Understanding basic facts about the origin of the Bible is essential for every Christian, but it can also be confusing and difficult. Here, two well-known scholars, authors of a more technical book, A General Introduction to the Bible, explain simply and clearly these basic facts. Inspiration, the biblical canon, major manuscripts, textual criticism, early translations, and modern versions are some of the major topics discussed. Careful explanations of important points are given throughout, as the entire field of biblical introduction is covered. Completely updated and revised edition of the 1974 work (more than 78,000 copies sold). Helpful charts have been added, along with an index of subjects, persons, and Scripture. This book is ideally suited for Bible students, pastors, and professors. While writing for readers without previous training, the authors do not gloss over difficult and complex issues when they arise. The nature of inspiration, the extent of the canon, and the usefulness of modern versions are all clearly discussed. The authors write:'The chain of communication from God to us is strong. It has several solid links: inspiration, collection, transmission, and translations. The strength of these links provide the contemporary Christian with the moral certitude that the Spirit-inspired original text of Scripture has been providentially preserved by God so that for all practical purposes the Bible in our hands is the infallible and inerrant word of God.'

Geisler, Norman L, Nix, William E.

Northfield Publishing

United States, United States of America

Chicago, Illinois, 2012

New, 2012

Includes bibliographical references and index.

412 p. : 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index
Inspiration -- Character of the Bible -- Nature of inspiration -- Inspiration of the Old Testament -- Inspiration of theNew Testament -- Evidences for the inspiration of the Bible -- Canonization -- Characteristics of canonicity -- Development of the Old Testament Canon -- Extent of the Old Testament Canon -- Development of theNew Testament Canon -- Extent of the New Testament Canon -- Transmission -- Languages and materials of the Bible -- Major manuscripts of the Bible -- Additional witnesses to the Bible text -- Development of textual criticism -- Restoration of the Bible text -- Translation -- Aramaic, Syriac, and belated translations and Bibles -- Greek and belated translations -- Latin and belated translations -- Early Bible translations -- Modern Bible translations -- English translations and the new millennium

<p>The Bible was written in multiple languages by dozens of authors whose lives spanned a period of more than fifteen hundred years. How did it all come together? Best-selling authors Norman Geisler and William Nix thoroughly answer this question and many more in this revised and expanded edition of a classic which has sold more than 78,000 copies. Helpful charts, photos, and indices have been added, rendering this book ideally suited for Bible students, pastors, and professors.</p>
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<p>Major topics addressed include: theories of inspiration, the process of canonization, major manuscripts and recent discoveries, textual criticism, Greek and Latin translations, and modern English translations. The entire field of general biblical introduction is covered.</p>
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The basic facts about how we got our Bible, explained in a simple, clear style. Includes discussion on inspiration, textual criticism, and various modern translations. Completed revised and updated edition of the 1974 work (more than 78,000 copies sold). The authors write: "The chain of communication from God to us is strong. It has several solid links: inspiration, collection, transmission, and translations. The strength of these links provide the contemporary Christian with the moral certitude that the Spirit-inspired original text of Scripture has been providentially preserved by God so that for all practical purposes the Bible in our hands is the infallible and inerrant word of God

An introduction to the Bible's origin, history, and development, and including charts, photographs, and indices, and addressing inspiration, canonicity, major manuscripts and recent discoveries, textual criticism, Greek and Latin translations, and modern English translations

2023-06-28