Tuesday, October 07, 2008

The Rival To The Bible

What is probably the oldest known Bible is being digitised, reuniting its scattered parts for the first time since its discovery 160 years ago. It is markedly different from its modern equivalent. What's left out?

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For those who believe the Bible is the inerrant, unaltered word of God, there will be some very uncomfortable questions to answer. It shows there have been thousands of alterations to today's bible.

The Codex, probably the oldest Bible we have, also has books which are missing from the Authorised Version that most Christians are familiar with today - and it does not have crucial verses relating to the Resurrection.

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The Codex - and other early manuscripts - do not mention the ascension of Jesus into heaven, and omit key references to the Resurrection....

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Nor are there words of forgiveness from the cross. Jesus does not say "Father forgive them for they know not what they do".

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See also:

Pope laments decline of scripture

Wiltshire church could close due to apathy