CHRTC 381 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Revised English Bible, Revised Standard Version, Immanence

• School: University of Alberta
• Department: Christian Theology at St Joseph's College
• Course: CHRTC 381
• Professor: Paul Corrigan

Document Summary

Chrtc 381 lecture 7 introduction to the bible. How did the bible come into existence: there is a 5-part process in the formation of the sacred scriptures, event, oral tradition, writing, editing and redacting. Incorporation into the official canon: the bible contains many different types of writing and various literary genres or forms. The canon of scripture: texts considered to be sacred or normative by the faith community, catholics, protestants and jews differ as to the content of the canon, the catholic canon consists of 46 old testament books and 27. New testament books: the gospels chosen were recognized as conforming to and supporting the. The context of scripture: scripture reflects the experiences of ancient communities, the authority of scripture is rooted in the church. The inspiration of the scripture: god chose to do work of reveleation through the medium of human expression, our language, our histories, our cultural expressions.