1 Chronicles (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Septuagint (LXX): The Greek translation enabled Hellenistic Jews…
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2 Chronicles (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations This section examines the historical development of Bible translations, focusing on 2 Chronicles and…
Ezra (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Septuagint (LXX): The Greek translation of Ezra enabled…
Nehemiah (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Septuagint (LXX): The Greek translation of Nehemiah played…
Esther (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Septuagint (LXX): The Greek translation includes several additions…
Job (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Septuagint (LXX): The Greek translation of Job shaped…
Psalms (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Septuagint (LXX): The Greek translation of Psalms enabled…
Proverbs (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Septuagint (LXX): The Greek translation of Proverbs played…
Ecclesiastes (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Septuagint (LXX): The Greek translation of Ecclesiastes captures…
Song of Solomon (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations This section examines the historical development of Bible translations, focusing on Song of Solomon…
Isaiah (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Septuagint (LXX): Provided a Greek translation of Isaiah…
Jeremiah (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations This section examines the historical development of Bible translations, focusing on Jeremiah and how…
Lamentations (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Septuagint (LXX): The Greek translation rendered the Hebrew…
Ezekiel (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) Reformation and Renaissance…
Daniel (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) Reformation and Renaissance…
Hosea (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) Reformation and Renaissance…
Joel (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) Reformation and Renaissance…
Amos (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) Reformation and Renaissance…
Obadiah (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) Reformation and Renaissance…
Jonah (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) Reformation and Renaissance…
Micah (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) Reformation and Renaissance…
Nahum (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) Reformation and Renaissance…
Habakkuk (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) Reformation and Renaissance…
Zephaniah (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Haggai (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Zechariah (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Malachi (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Matthew (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Mark (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Luke (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
John (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Acts (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Romans (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1 Corinthians (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
2 Corinthians (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Galatians (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Ephesians (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Philippians (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Colossians (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1 Thessalonians (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
2 Thessalonians (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1 Timothy (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
2 Timothy (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Titus (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Philemon (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Hebrews (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
James (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1 Peter (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
2 Peter (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
1 John (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
2 John (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
3 John (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Jude (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations 1.1 Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) 1.2 Medieval Translations (5th–15th Century CE) 1.3…
Revelation (Bible Translation History)
1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations This section traces the historical development of Bible translations with a focus on the…
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Confessions – St. Augustine (Book 1: Early Life and Original Sin)
Section 1: Opening Prayer and Divine Praise Augustine begins with a profound prayer praising God’s infinite greatness, wisdom, and mercy.…
Confessions – St. Augustine (Book 2: Adolescence and Sinful Desires)
Section 1: The Pear Theft – An Early Encounter with Sin’s Irrationality Augustine recalls a formative event where he and…
Confessions – St. Augustine (Book 3: Education and the Search for Truth)
Section 1: Arrival at Carthage and the Pursuit of Knowledge Augustine recounts his arrival in Carthage for further education and…
Confessions – St. Augustine (Book 4: Career and Moral Crisis)
Section 1: Teaching in Carthage and Early Career Ambitions Augustine reflects on his early career teaching rhetoric in Carthage, emphasizing…
Confessions – St. Augustine (Book 5: Move to Milan and Encounter with Ambrose)
Section 1: Transition to Milan Augustine moves from Rome to Milan, marking a critical turning point in his life. The…
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Confessions – St. Augustine (Book 9: Baptism and New Life)
Section 1: Preparation for Baptism Augustine describes the process of preparation before baptism, emphasizing its spiritual and communal aspects. This…
Confessions – St. Augustine (Book 10: Memory and the Inner Self)
Section 1: Exploration of Memory as the Seat of the Self Memory is presented as a vast and mysterious faculty…
Confessions – St. Augustine (Book 11: Time and Eternity)
Section 1: The Nature of Time Time contains past, present, and future, but only the present truly exists. The past…
Confessions – St. Augustine (Book 12: Creation)
Section 1: The Scriptural Account of Creation Augustine reflects on the Genesis account, emphasizing that God created the universe ex…
Confessions – St. Augustine (Book 13: Interpretation of Genesis)
Section 1: The Literal vs. Spiritual Meaning of Genesis Genesis contains both a literal, historical narrative and deeper spiritual meanings.…
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Book 1: The Knowledge of God the Creator Knowing God as Creator is the foundation of all wisdom and salvation.…
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Book 1: Introduction and Refutation of Pagan Blame for Rome’s Fall Augustine responds to accusations that Christianity caused Rome’s sack.…
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Part 1: The Doctrine of the Word of God Scripture is established as the ultimate authority and fully sufficient for…
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Christian Doctrine Christian doctrine is essential for shaping worship, ethics, and faithful living. Doctrine is not…
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The Birth of the New Testament (Contents)
The Meaning and Use of “Scripture” in Jewish Tradition and the Time of Jesus The Use of the Term “Scripture”…
The Meaning and Use of “Scripture” in Jewish Tradition and the Time of Jesus
1. Introduction The concept of Scripture (Greek: graphē) occupies a foundational role in both Jewish religious tradition and early Christian…
The Use of the Term “Scripture” in the New Testament: Scope and Development
1. Introduction The Greek term graphē (“Scripture”) occurs 51 times in the New Testament, always referencing sacred, authoritative writings. This…
Apostolic Recognition of New Testament Writings as Scripture
1. Introduction While the New Testament canon as we know it was not finalised until the 4th century AD, there…
The Septuagint and the Scriptures of the Early Church
1. Introduction The Septuagint, the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures, held a central place in the lives of…
“It Is Written”: How the New Testament Interprets the Old Testament
1. Introduction The phrase “It is written” (gegraptai) appears repeatedly in the New Testament, signalling an appeal to the authority…
The Formation of the New Testament Canon: Apostolic Writings and Early Church Reception
1. Introduction The New Testament canon, as recognised by the Church today, did not emerge instantaneously. Rather, it developed gradually…
Scripture and Inspiration – Theological Foundations in 2 Timothy 3:16
1. Introduction Among the most significant declarations regarding the nature of Scripture in the New Testament is found in 2…
Scripture in Early Christian Worship and Liturgy
1. Introduction From the earliest days of the Church, the reading and exposition of Scripture formed the backbone of Christian…
The Birth of the Old Testament (Contents)
The Meaning of “Scripture” in Ancient Israel From Revelation to Record – How the Old Testament Was Written The Torah…
The Meaning of “Scripture” in Ancient Israel
1. Introduction The concept of Scripture did not emerge fully formed in ancient Israel. Rather, it developed gradually as certain…
From Revelation to Record – How the Old Testament Was Written
1. Introduction The formation of the Old Testament involved a remarkable process by which divine revelation was preserved through human…
The Torah – Formation and Recognition of the Pentateuch
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The Prophets – Inspired History and Eschatological Hope
1. Introduction The Prophets constitute the second major division of the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh), following the Torah. These books preserve…