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Critical Perspectives: The “Critical” Study of the Bible
What does it mean to approach the Bible from a historical-critical perspective? How does this method of study affect divine revelation? Read more to find out. The relationship between historical-critical approaches to biblical interpretation and matters of revelation and faith is quite complex. Modern biblical scholarship is dominated by what is referred to as the “historical critical method.” This approach…
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Unraveling Da Vinci’s Code
Learn about the issues behind The Da Vinci Code. What is fact and what is fiction? Revealing the Truth Behind the Fiction The Da Vinci Code which is loosely based on Gnosticism, a diverse series of early Christian literature, has created a stir among readers who seek to "decode" its controversial message. What is fact? What is fiction? Decide as…
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What is Gnosticism?
Gnosticism, a line of thought referenced extensively in The Da Vinci Code, emphasizes the importance of a special knowledge for faith. Read more about the origins and influence of Gnostic thought.The Origins of GnosticismThe term, gnosticism, comes from the Greek word, gn´sis, which means a knowing or knowledge. Although its precise origins are a matter of scholarly debate, it is…
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Debunking Heresies: Looking at The Da Vinci Code through the Eyes of Irenaeus
The Gnostic ideas in The Da Vinci Code are not new. In fact, Irenaeus addressed these ideas thousands of years ago in his work Against Heresies.The Bible did not arrive by fax from heaven. ... The Bible is a product of man, my dear. Not of God. The Bible did not fall magically from the clouds. Man created it as…
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Why are the early Christian writings important?
What weight do early Christian writings have in biblical scholarship? Find out in this interview with Scott Elliott, Nida Institute for Biblical Scholarship about ancient texts and the Da Vinci Code.During an interview, Mr. Scott Elliott, then a Bible scholar at the Nida Institute for Biblical Scholarship, was asked to comment on the recent surge of public interest in early Christian…
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Critical Perspectives: Searching for the Historical Jesus
Learn about Jesus in the context of first century historical documents.The recent deluge of books and movies on early Christian literature has generated much interest among Christians and non-Christians alike. Amid skepticism and apologetics, readers seek answers to questions that bring the historical Jesus to the forefront of the debate. Who was he? What evidence do we have, besides the…
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