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    The document provides an introduction to the Bible by discussing what it is, who wrote it, when it was written, and who decided what books would be included. It explains that the Bible was written by many authors over 900 BC to 100 AD and that church councils like the Council of Hippo in 393 AD established the official canon or list of inspired books. It also outlines the four levels of meaning that can be taken from Scripture and defines key terms like Testament and Gospel. Finally, it provides brief descriptions of the four Evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John who wrote the four gospels.

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    The document provides an introduction to the Bible by discussing what it is, who wrote it, when it was written, and who decided what books would be included. It explains that the Bible was written by many authors over 900 BC to 100 AD and that church councils like the Council of Hippo in 393 AD established the official canon or list of inspired books. It also outlines the four levels of meaning that can be taken from Scripture and defines key terms like Testament and Gospel. Finally, it provides brief descriptions of the four Evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John who wrote the four gospels.

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    The document provides an introduction to the Bible by discussing what it is, who wrote it, when it was written, and who decided what books would be included. It explains that the Bible was written by many authors over 900 BC to 100 AD and that church councils like the Council of Hippo in 393 AD established the official canon or list of inspired books. It also outlines the four levels of meaning that can be taken from Scripture and defines key terms like Testament and Gospel. Finally, it provides brief descriptions of the four Evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John who wrote the four gospels.

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    Introduction to the Bible

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    What is the bible?

    Written documentation of Gods communication with his people. Inspired and living word of God.

    Who wrote the bible?

    It was written by many different authors, many of whom in the Hebrews scriptures are anonymous and
    unknown. In the Christian Scripture, the authors are named or their identity comes to us through
    tradition.

    When was the bible written?

    The books of our bible where written over a long period of time from about 900 BC TO 100 AD.

    Who decided what was going to be included in the bible?

    The writings were not chosen but acknowledged to be inspired. The Council of Hippo in 393 AD and
    subsequent councils drew up a list or canon of inspired books.

    (Canon law is a list that was written up)

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    4 Levels of meaning of Scripture:

    Literal: What the word says

    Suggested: What is says to me personally

    Intended: What the writer had in mind, the critical meaning

    Symbolic: The universal meaning for our time

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    Old Testament and New Testament:

    Terms to define:

    Testament is a covenant, agreement

    Gospel Good News

    Old Testament covenant between God and Abraham, God and Moses (Jewish followers and prophets)

    New Testament Gospels tell the life of Christ

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    The 4 Evangelist

    Mark:

    Mark is called the winged lion, since he informs us of the royal dignity of Christ and
    his version of the gospel begins: The voice of one crying in the wilderness,:
    suggesting the roar of the lion.

    Luke:

    Luke is called the winged ox, since he deals with the sacrificial aspects of
    Christs life and his version of the gospel begins with a scene in the temple.

    Matthew:

    Matthew is called the divine man, since he teaches about the human nature of Christ
    and his version of the gospel begins with Jesus paternal genealogy.

    John:

    John is called the rising eagle, since his gaze pierces so far into the mysteries
    of Heaven and his version of the gospel begins with a lofty prologue that is a
    poem of the word become flesh.

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