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The Bible (Hebrew: תנ״ך tanakh, Greek: η Βίβλος hē biblos, "the book") (sometimes The Holy Bible, Scripture, is the name used by Jews and Christians for their differing (and overlapping) canons of sacred texts. Roman Catholics include books which Protestants do not, Judaism accepts the old testament, not the new, Muslims may accept certain prophets. Roman Catholics have a different grouping for the ten commandments than Prostestants. Many people who identify themselves as Christians, Muslims, or Jews regard the Bible as inspired by God yet written by a variety of imperfect men over thousands of years. The concept that inspired men differed illustrates the difficulty in compelling a particular interpretation. Inspired men are not perfect men, implying that inspired texts are not perfect books. Wide variation of interpretation and acceptance of the accuracy and legitimacy of various books and passages remain. Strict literalist denominations of the Calvinist variety attempt to define God and compel a particular set of beliefs, elevating the text to practically an idol. Other more liberal denmoninations emphasize freedom of will and view the text as a people in history struggling to understand a living God. The more conservative literalist denominations interpret the term "Word" as a mandate to compel a fundamentalist interpretation of the text, while liberal denmoninations may interpret the term "Word" as a metaphor for Jesus; hence the name of God is the Word, not the book itself. Liberal free will denominations tend to give the teachings of Jesus greater weight, while more conservative literalists may not. Both views have clashed over the concept of sin, with strict Calvinist and Reformed denominations imposing the term "sin nature" for "flesh" on the English text impuning blame upon women and upon mankind, even though the phrase "sin nature" appears nowhere in the original language. Southern Baptists tend to accept the Calvinist assertion for "sin nature." On the other hand, liberal 'free will' denominations such as Methodists and Episcopalians, follow the Council of Trent's determination of sin as a "wounded nature" from Isaiah 1:6 "wounds," placing blame squarely upon evil and its attack on mankind (Matt 6:13), regarding the writer's intention as it was initially expressed, "infirmity of the flesh" (Gal 4:13-14 KJV), not the flesh itself. These divergent views of the Bible have fomented division throughout Christian history and continue to do so.
Composition and Distribution
Composition
The Jewish, Catholic and Protestant Bibles are actually collections of what were originally a number of independent books. More on [ Bible ]
Torah :: Judaism
Christianity :: Religious Texts
Yo I'm Malking My Own Twitter Bible With These #ThouShallNot Tweets!!!
SirVintage (Sir Vintage) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:07:16 -0000
Yo I'm Malking My Own Twitter Bible With These #ThouShallNot Tweets!!!
@StevenOracle Oh, as in Oracle of the BIble .. or Omaha ... I do that too
RollinsWallace (Ron Wallace) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:07:01 -0000
@StevenOracle Oh, as in Oracle of the BIble .. or Omaha ... I do that too <g>.. what would you like predicted? Maybe we can share
@Mohner5 The Catholic Church would celebrate it. They don't take the bible literally. Now, Rick Warren would have a problem.
aliceinthewater (aliceinthewater) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:06:35 -0000
@Mohner5 The Catholic Church would celebrate it. They don't take the bible literally. Now, Rick Warren would have a problem.
Tony told us this World was ours and the Bible told us every girl was sour.
kylecooper (Kyle Cooper) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:06:30 -0000
Tony told us this World was ours and the Bible told us every girl was sour.
The new things that have come-Royal Ambassadorship & Royal Priesthood Pt5 http://bit.ly/62Ecsw #God #Jesus #Christ #Atheist #bible #thetruth
TRUTH_MC (The Truth MC) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:06:29 -0000
The new things that have come-Royal Ambassadorship & Royal Priesthood Pt5 http://bit.ly/62Ecsw #God #Jesus #Christ #Atheist #bible #thetruth
Interesting discussion at Bible study tonight. Somehow got to spiritual gifts, esp. tongues. Fruitful teaching time
Richard_FBBG (Richard Jarman) Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:05:18 -0000
Interesting discussion at Bible study tonight. Somehow got to spiritual gifts, esp. tongues. Fruitful teaching time
Crosswalk: Bible Study Tools - Resources for conducting word, verse, and topic searches in many Bible versions, Greek and Hebrew lexicons, commentaries, concordances, and biblical dictionaries. Includes church history and sermon helps.
1way2God.net: The Bible - A general introduction to using and understanding the Bible, choosing a translation, study tips, outlines and descriptions for each book.
Meta Description: [ Study of the Bible, books of the Bible and related topics ]
Answers to Bible Questions - Ask a question. Archives of past questions and answers. From The Holly Street church of Christ in Denver.
Meta Description: [ Straight forward scriptural answers to questions regarding the Bible and God's Word to us. ]
Beliefnet.com: Bible - Bible resources: Articles, questions and answers, forums for study and discussion.
Meta Description: [ Bible Homepage ]
Bible Basics - Information about the Bible, where it came from, where to find various books or topics, and overviews of each of the books it contains. Online pronunciation of difficult Bible words and names [WAV format].
Bible Basics - Overview of the Bible, daily reading plan, effective study methods, book introductions, and the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Meta Description: [ Bible based articles, studies, study resources, overview of Bible books, translations and much more. ]
Bible History - Articles and a weekly column about the Bible and its history. Comparison of beliefs by denomination. Evidence of the Bible's authenticity and authority.
Meta Description: [ 100 well-researched newspaper articles on the Bible, its people and their history. Updated weekly. ]
Bible Prophecy Numbers - Examines dates and number patterns in prophecy to confirm Bible chronology.
Meta Description: [ The 1260 days, 1290 days and 1335 days (1260 years) Bible Prophecy timeline examined and Tabernacle. ]
Bible Query - Answers to questions about difficult verses and terminology in the Bible. Most questions are grouped under books of the Bible, and some topical questions as well.
Meta Description: [ BibleQuery: Over 7,250 Answers to questions on the Bible ]
Bible Resource Center - American Bible Society resources to promote Bible reading and study. Translation guides, articles from devotional to scholarly, a Bible reading plan, and youth pages. Online video and audio presentations (WindowsMedia).
Meta Description: [ If you are studying, teaching, researching, preaching or translating the Bible, the Bible Resource Center has what you need. Kids, teens, and adults - there is something here for everyone. ]
Bible Search - Topical answers from the Bible to common questions.
Bible Stuph - Daily reading through the Bible in one year (NIV, Large Print). Bible riddle, trivia, and devotional links.
Meta Description: [ Daily online Bible readings, Bible search, trivia, puzzles, and links to daily devotions and other Christian resources. Bible Stuph - get your daily dose! ]
Bible Teaching World Wide - [Norwegian and English] Tutorials and FAQs about the Holy Spirit, baptism, dreams, spiritual warfare, prayer, and freedom. Includes a Bible quiz.
Meta Description: [ Bible Teaching World Wide. Teachings as The Holy Spirit,prayer, healing, freedom, the Bible etc. It is also posible to download the teaching in Mp3 ]
Bible Topics - Bible concordance: Choose a theme or word from a large list and find relevant Bible verses.
Bible-Topics.com - Online index of Bible verses by subject as found in R. A. Torrey's The New Topical Textbook, 1897.
Meta Description: [ R. A. Torrey's New Topical Bible - hundreds of Bible topics with text of verse quotes. ]
BibleAnywhere - Bible study tools including dictionary, maps, charts, and a daily reading plan to complete the Bible in one year. [Requires Java]
Meta Description: [ The best online Bible, including many versions... King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV) and the Darby Translation. Also includes Strong's Concordance, Read the Bible in a Year and many Biblical Study Tools. ]
BibleMaster.com - Bible search tools, studies by book and verse, commentaries, and question and answer forum. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) online.
Meta Description: [ Offers bible online, bible searches, bible commentaries, sermons, devotionals ]
Bibles.Net - Online Bible in many translations, concordance search, cross-references, commentaries, Greek or Hebrew for any verse, audio Bible, and the history of the English Bible.
Meta Description: [ Bibles & Biblical reference material ]
Blue Letter Bible - Searchable Bible, by verse or keyword. Several English translations, plus the Vulgate, and interlinear Hebrew OT and Greek NT. Text and audiovideo commentaries, Bible maps and charts.
Choose Faith - Online KJV Bible, gospel parallels for Jesus' life, reading plans, and Bible verses by topic.
Meta Description: [ Online KJV Bible, gospel parallels for Jesus' life, reading plans, and Bible verses by topic. A Place Online to Read and learn about the Word of God. A Place To share the truth to others of God's Grace. ]
Christian Resource Institute - [English, Korean, Russian, Spanish] Biblical and theological articles including Bible studies, readings, and devotions. FAQs, history, doctrine, creeds, pastoral resources, and forum.
Christian.net: WebSword - Online parallel Bible in many versions and languages, linked to commentaries and reference tools.
Meta Description: [ webSWORD is an online parallel study bible featuring hundreds of versions, languages, commentaries, and more. ]
Confidence in the Word - A beginner's introduction to the Bible, its contents, claims, and themes. Reading, meditation, and study tips.
Daily Bible - Basic Bible themes explained, audio sermons (mp3), one year reading plan, and daily verse. [Requires Java]
Darkness to Light: The Bible - Defending the reliability and integrity of the Christian Bible.
Meta Description: [ Defending the reliability of the Bible. ]
EasyEnglish Info - Commentaries, studies, and readings from Wycliffe Associates UK written in EasyEnglish, a simple English vocabulary.
Meta Description: [ The Bible in Easy English, with Studies and Commentaries - available to download or read online ]
eBibleStories.com - A collection of online Bible stories.
Meta Description: [ provides online bible stories and bible resources,
including The Wonder Book of Bible Stories, Stories and Religious Classics and more. ]
Frontline Ministries: Jet Tour of the Bible - Reviews the main theme of each book of the Bible.
Meta Description: [ Frontline Ministries exists to equip Christians in understanding and defending the Christian worldview in the public square. We offer training in the Bible, Theology, Apologetics, and Ethics ]
GotQuestions.org - Answers from the Bible by email and online archive to questions about God, the Bible, and Christian beliefs.
Meta Description: [ Bible Questions Answered by GotQuestions.org! Fast and accurate answers to all your Bible Questions! ]
Grace Notes - Expositional Bible studies, topical dictionary, courses by e-mail, reading plan, and Bible survey.
Gracethrufaith.com - Topical articles, Micah commentary, prophecy, apologetics, cultural and historical background explained. Bible stories retold as first person narratives.
Meta Description: [ Bible Studies by Jack Kelley including the weekly bible study Selah and studies on prophecy. Making the Word of God come alive in our hearts. ]
Greatest Stories from the Bible - Stories from the Bible illustrated with photos of pictures from the Bible in Oils Museum.
Meta Description: [ Greatest stories from the Bible by Andrei Severetnikov's pictures ]
Growing Christians Ministries - A Bible teaching ministry with Bible study courses, apologetics, and devotions online and downloadable.
Meta Description: [ A Bible teaching ministry developed to facilitate steady spiritual growth. This site contains devotions, courses and radio sermons online. ]
Heavenly Wisdom - Offering biblical truth to those who are seeking spiritual understanding of the Bible. Includes a FAQ in which all the answers are Bible verses.
Meta Description: [ At Heavenlywisdom.com we provide you with the truth and an understanding of the bible. ]
Helpmewithbiblestudy.org - Describes how to study the Bible through a series of tutorials. Includes interpretation, application, and recommended study tools. Bible studies indexed by topic and verse. [Requires Java]
Meta Description: [ A resource for learning how to read the Bible ]
Holy Bible - Online KJV. Each chapter in its own file, with links to notes. Also has Christian resources including the miracles and parables of the Lord as well as topical studies.
Meta Description: [ Holy Bible .com is a site dedicated to God's word. There is an Online KJV (King James Version) bible and a search. ]
International Bible Society: About the Bible - FAQ with 20 common questions. Written by Dr. Eugene Rubingh, retired V.P. of Translation for the International Bible Society.
Meta Description: [ Answers to the most common question about the Bible. ]
Light unto My Path - Studies in Genesis, Mark, and a variety of Bible topics with references from the King James Version. E-mail newsletter and online archive. [Requires Java]
Meta Description: [ e-Bible Studies devoted to those seeking understanding in the depths of
its riches. References are out of the KJV Bible. The lessons are designed for personal, group study and discussion. This is a great place to start a Home Study ]
Ministries of Grace - Introductory articles about the text, transmission, and canon of the Bible. An original translation of the Book of Revelation.
Meta Description: [ To bring into perspective the truth of God's word as He, NOT man would have us know it. Download free, a copy of Revelation retranslated from the oldest known Greek text of 100 AD and before. ]
Nave's Topical Bible - Complete text of Orville J. Nave's Topical Bible, with complete Bible verses.
Officers' Christian Fellowship: Leading Effective Small Group Bible Studies - How to lead a small group Bible study. Although written for officers in the military, it has general advice good for any small group. Includes advice on handling disruptions, and dividing as the group grows.
Olive Tree Studies - Features the Bible story topically and chronologically in slides and audio. Basic Bible studies and a spirituality workshop. Prophetic calendars and timetables.
Meta Description: [ Features the Bible story in 475 pictures & 5½hrs audio;
life application Bible studies & spirituality workshop;
Bible organized topically & chronologically;
prophetic calendars & timetables Bible times to 1996; ]
Overview of Bible Study - Compares translations and versions, reviews study aids, provides a brief history of the Christian church, and includes exercises on biblical topics.
Meta Description: [ A study text on the Holy Bible, including various versions and translation, with Bible quizzes, exercises, and puzzles. Also includes a selection of bibles, of various translation, as well as concordances, dictionaries, study aids, and Christian fiction. ]
Resurrected.co.uk - Studies in a quiz format with answers by email. Daily Bible readings, and Bible memory verses.
Meta Description: [ resurrected, THE Online Bible (and more!). Read it, Search it and Study it on the web or on your WAP device. ]
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Revelation and Scripture - Lecture series by Steven C. Ibbotson surveys inspiration, canonicity, authority, and English translations of the Bible.
Sola Scriptura - Promoting and defending the Bible with supporting resources including Sola Scriptura magazine, A Word from the Word radio program, eParousia newsletter, conference speakers, and articles about the Bible.
Sola Scriptura, Only the Scriptures - Scripture readings on various topics from the New King James version.
Meta Description: [ Sola Scriptura, only the Scriptures ]
StudyLight - Bible search, many translations, Greek Hebrew texts, lexicons, commentaries, concordances, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and historical documents. [In English, Spanish, and Arabic]
Meta Description: [ Use our Bible study resources to deepen your walk with God. ]
Tentmaker: Bibles, Dictionaries, and Lexicons On-Line - Bible translations in English and many other languages, commentaries, dictionaries, and lexicons. All with online search.
Meta Description: [ Dozens of Bible translations in English and other languages, with commentaries, dictionaries and lexicons, all fully searchable through a handy online form. ]
The Bible Probe - General articles introducing the Bible and specific studies by topic including creation and the Book of Revelation.
The Bible Story - The main characters and events of the entire Bible condensed into a few pages. Divided by book of the Bible.
Meta Description: [ The main characters and events of the Bible in eight pages. A quick introduction of the entire Bible for those who have never read it from cover to cover. ]
The Brick Testament - Selected Bible passages illustrated with Lego blocks.
The New Bible Digest - Condensed online Bible passages in which key phrases are in red letters, allowing the reader to surf the subject matter quickly.
The Voice of the Bridegroom - Reading material to help people in their Christian walk. Includes Bible studies and many evangelical Christian links.
ThinkBible.net - Articles about the Bible and resources for further study.
Meta Description: [ ThinkBible.net: New World for Explore Bible Resources. Find free Biblical resources like pictures, ecards, commentaries, sermons ]
Topical Bible Studies - Bible verses and passages organized like a concordance: select a topic and find relevant verses.
Meta Description: [ Topical Bible studies compiled from the King James Version of the Holy Bible. ]
UMC: The Bible: The Book that Bridges the Millennia - A presentation of the Bible by the United Methodist Church. Part I covers the origins of the Bible. Part II deals with its interpretation and authority.
Meta Description: [ Our journey with the Scriptures starts 5,000 years ago in the Middle East, when camels and their riders traversed across deserts, mountains and fertile valleys. Stay with us as our sojourn expands in both time and place until we reach today, when ships and their passengers navigate not only th... ]
Virtual Christianity: Bibles - A large list of Bibles and scriptural search tools available online.
Meta Description: [ A comprehensive list of on-line Bibles, in English and other languages both ancient and modern. Each site featured has a summary of its content and arrangement. The English versions are grouped into categories of multiple translations, King James Version, Revised Standard Version, other versions,... ]
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