Tag Archives: Biblical interpretation

The Bible and change

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Tim Archer

We’ve been talking about what we would change about the Bible. I find it to be an interesting idea to think about. However, we know that things don’t work that way. We are in no place to make changes to … Continue reading →

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Changing the Bible

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Tim Archer

I was really impressed with the comments yesterday. I’m almost embarrassed to throw my thoughts into the mix, especially because they’re not nearly as spiritual as some of those made yesterday. Still, I started this, so I can’t really drop … Continue reading →

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How would you change the Bible?

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Tim Archer

I doubt that there is anyone who is completely comfortable with everything the Bible says. Honestly, I have to say that if you are, you probably haven’t studied it enough. For some it’s the ethnic cleansing passages in the Old … Continue reading →

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Gutenberg’s legacy: Just me and my Bible

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Tim Archer

The rise of the printing press corresponded with a decline in community Bible study. The change wasn’t immediate, but it was a major shift. For centuries, the Bible had been read and studied in groups. In fact, the Bible was … Continue reading →

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Gutenberg’s legacy: Decentralization of biblical interpretation

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Tim Archer

In the centuries before Bibles could be mass produced, the Church had much control over where and when the Bible was read. Toward the end of the Middle Ages, groups like the Waldensians were promoting the use and interpretation of … Continue reading →

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