Unearthing the Bible
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Which term best describes the relationship between the Bible and history?

  • The Bible is a collection of myths
  • The Bible is a literal historical account
  • The Bible is a fictional story
  • The Bible is a combination of history and faith (correct)

    • What is the 'hermeneutical distance' that needs to be considered when interpreting the Bible?

  • The geographical distance between ancient Mediterranean and ancient Near East
  • The time gap of thousands of years between the Bible and present day (correct)
  • The cultural differences between the Bible and present day
  • The difference in language between the Bible and present day

    • What is a distinctive feature of the Bible according to the text?

  • The Bible is a religious text
  • The Bible is a fictional story
  • The Bible is a particular, local and universal story (correct)
  • The Bible is a local story

    • How does the text describe the view of history in the Bible?

    <p>God is the author and master of history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Bible emphasize in relation to the poor and vulnerable?

    <p>The Bible cares about and saves the poor and vulnerable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the text describe the inspiration of the Bible?

    <p>The Bible is a combination of divine and human inspiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

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