The Bible had Editors? – Paradigm E3

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Sep 27, 2021

Discover how the Bible evolved from ancient manuscripts into a cohesive story, shaped by various scribes and editors. Explore its literary unity amidst diverse authorship and styles, and learn how cultural identity and historical context influenced its creation. The journey from the Torah to the New Testament highlights interconnected themes, while the intricacies of redaction and evolution in texts like Psalms reveal fascinating insights. Delve into the complexities of biblical narratives and how they reflect humanity's relationship with the divine.

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Two Collections, One Narrative

The Bible comprises two collections: the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) and the New Testament.
Understanding their unique formation histories is key to grasping the Bible's unity.

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Internal References to Sources

The Bible often references its own source materials.
A poem in Numbers mentions the "Scroll of Yashar," and Chronicles quotes sources not in the Hebrew Bible.

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Formation of the Hebrew Bible

The Hebrew Bible's final form emerged during the Second Temple period (after Babylonian exile).
This was between the temple's rebuilding in the 520s BC and its Roman destruction in 70 AD.

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How can a collection of ancient manuscripts written by numerous people over thousands of years tell one unified story? In this episode, Tim, Jon, and Carissa dive into how the Bible was written and how such a diverse collection of authors, literary styles, and themes can form one divinely inspired, unified story.

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Timestamps

Part one (00:00 - 13:30)
Part two (13:30 - 22:00)
Part three (22:00 - 36:00)
Part four (36:00 - 45:40)
Part five (45:40 - end)

Referenced Resources

The Shape of the Writings (Siphrut: Literature and Theology of the Hebrew Scriptures), Julius Steinberg and Timothy J. Stone
The Journey from Texts to Translations: The Origin and Development of the Bible, Paul D. Wegner
Lee Martin McDonald’s collected works
Dominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew Bible, Stephen G. Dempster
The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible's Grand Narrative, Christopher J. H. Wright
Interested in more? Check out Tim’s library here.

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“Defender (Instrumental)” by TENTS
"Aftersome" by Toonorth

Show produced by Cooper Peltz, Dan Gummel, and Zach McKinley. Show notes by Lindsey Ponder.

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