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Session #4--Bibles--Why
So Many? |
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Christian
Canon="rule or standard" made in 367 A.C.E. |
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Hebrew Scriptures (Alexandrian/Jerusalem
canons) |
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Catholic Bible, Protestant Bible, French
Bible, English Bible, Jewish Bible. What's the difference? Much! |
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Literal vs. allegorical vs. historical vs.
poetic vs. parables vs. Gospels vs. love stories vs. apocalyptic. Explain each of
the above with examples. |
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Interpretation (Catholic vs. Protestant) |
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Presentation of
Catholic Bibles to our guests. Include the Lord's Prayer, Nicene Creed and the Act
of Contrition. Have the Core Team members write a dedication in the front of each
Bible for each recipient before the session begins. |
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Close with prayer. |
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