Why So Many Versions of the Bible?

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If you’ve looked for a Christian Bible online, then you may have found the wide array of Bible editions and translations confusing. Some versions were simply translated by different people, in different times in history and in different styles. Others may include material you’ve never seen or heard of before or exclude sections that are… [Read More]

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Origen: Spiritual Understanding Of The Bible Superior To Literal

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"Not All Early Christians Believed The Bible Should Be Literally Interpreted…" Origen (also known as Origen Adamantius) was a highly influential, early Christian scholar whose method of scriptural interpretation has been studied, praised, debated, and critiqued for almost two millennia. Born in Alexandria in c. 185, Origen began writing between the years 215 AD and… [Read More]

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Mystics And Christianity

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When most people hear the word ‘mystic’ or ‘mystical’ they are more likely to associate the word with the occult, wizards, magick, otherworldliness, weird gurus or, in modern times, with the New Age movement. Truth is, however, that mystics have been part of every religion throughout history, even the Christian religion. The term ‘mystic’ has… [Read More]

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