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Exploring the complexities of biblical canon formation, the book delves into the motives behind early church leaders' decisions to exclude certain writings about Jesus, potentially to maintain their authority. It highlights the historical divergence between Catholic and Protestant versions of the Bible and recounts the creation of the Latin Vulgate, which dominated for centuries. Additionally, it narrates the challenging journey toward producing the first English Bible, underscoring the significant cultural and religious implications of these developments.
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The Story of the Bible, Henry Wansbrough
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- Released
- 2006
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- Title
- The Story of the Bible
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry Wansbrough
- Publisher
- Darton Longman and Todd
- Released
- 2006
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 154
- ISBN13
- 9780232526417
- Category
- Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Exploring the complexities of biblical canon formation, the book delves into the motives behind early church leaders' decisions to exclude certain writings about Jesus, potentially to maintain their authority. It highlights the historical divergence between Catholic and Protestant versions of the Bible and recounts the creation of the Latin Vulgate, which dominated for centuries. Additionally, it narrates the challenging journey toward producing the first English Bible, underscoring the significant cultural and religious implications of these developments.