word for word view Flashcards
How do some Christians believe God dictated the Bible
Word for word in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek
the writers were simply secretaries who recorded those words
What is the first big problems with this view
1 - looking at the writing styles of the various human authors. it’s clear that their personalities are very much evident in what they write
There is no mechanical word for word dictation going on
Examples of the first big problem
whilst the Gospel of John covers the life of Jesus, his description of Jesus’ life, words and deeds come from a different point of view than in Luke. Yet both transmitting the inspired message which God gave them
Whats the second big problem with the word for word view
Many of the Psalms are cries of imperfect, suffering people who are voicing their own complaints or praises to God.
