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What is considered one of the 'sacred texts' in Christianity?
What is considered one of the 'sacred texts' in Christianity?
What is the primary 'textbook' of the Christian faith according to the text?
What is the primary 'textbook' of the Christian faith according to the text?
Why have Christians insisted on the absolute nature of the Holy Bible?
Why have Christians insisted on the absolute nature of the Holy Bible?
What is unique about the Holy Bible compared to other 'sacred texts'?
What is unique about the Holy Bible compared to other 'sacred texts'?
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What parameters did the Bible writers often state explicitly according to the text?
What parameters did the Bible writers often state explicitly according to the text?
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What is the term used to refer to the 'sacred text' in Christianity?
What is the term used to refer to the 'sacred text' in Christianity?
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What is one reason why Christians have insisted on the absolute nature of the Holy Bible?
What is one reason why Christians have insisted on the absolute nature of the Holy Bible?
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What is the primary 'textbook' of the Christian faith according to the text?
What is the primary 'textbook' of the Christian faith according to the text?
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Based on the text, what did the Bible writers often state explicitly?
Based on the text, what did the Bible writers often state explicitly?
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What is the term used to describe the writings of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mother Teresa?
What is the term used to describe the writings of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mother Teresa?
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Study Notes
The Bible in Christianity
- The Holy Bible is considered one of the 'sacred texts' in Christianity and is the primary 'textbook' of the Christian faith.
- Christians have insisted on the absolute nature of the Holy Bible, considering it to be the ultimate authority in matters of faith and practice.
Uniqueness of the Holy Bible
- The Holy Bible is unique among 'sacred texts' in that it contains explicit statements about its own parameters, such as authorship, date, and purpose.
Parameters Stated by Bible Writers
- Bible writers often stated explicitly the parameters of their writings, including authorship, date, and purpose.
Term for Sacred Text
- The term "Scripture" is used to refer to the 'sacred text' in Christianity.
Reasons for Insisting on Absolute Nature of the Holy Bible
- One reason Christians have insisted on the absolute nature of the Holy Bible is because of its perceived authority in matters of faith and practice.
Other Sacred Writings
- The writings of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mother Teresa are not considered "Scripture", but rather important spiritual and inspirational writings.
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Test your knowledge about sacred texts from different belief systems in this quiz. Explore the uniqueness of the Holy Bible and compare it to other religious scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita and the teachings of Buddha.
