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Compared to even the most successful of books, the Bible tops the charts the world over. It has been read by millions and millions of people. Even though it is thousands of years old, it seems to have an enduring appeal. Many regard it as a supernatural treasure. |
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"It's not so much the Bible I have a problem with, it's the people who carry one. They're always trying to force me to do something".
"The Bible - we used to read it at school at times. I could never understand what was going on".
"I read the Bible everyday. It's amazing and has so much practical advice. It's taught me a lot." |
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The Bible needs interpretation. If we take it literally we can misunderstand its meaning. Often if we rely on our own interpretation of things we can go off on a tangent. So as with any historical book it has to be taken in historical context.
Catholics look to the Church, which has close to 2000 years of Bible reading experience, to help them understand this special book. This "reading experience" and lived experience of putting what the Bible says into practice is called "tradition". |
Film: A Modern Day Interpretation
Evan Almighty is a 21st century comic treatment of the Old Testament (first part of the Bible) story of Noah. It went on general release in UK cinemas on Friday 3rd August 2007. The film tells the tale of newly-elected congressman, Evan Baxter, who is visited by God and told to build an Ark in northern Virginia – to save people from an impending flood. Explore the film and the themes surrounding it, and take part in a text message vote. Photo: Copyright © 2007 Universal Studios
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Catholics believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God; God is the author of the chapters and verses and books. He inspired men to write down his words over the centuries so as to teach the world about himself, and to express how much he loves us all.
It is a book that is a gift from God. It contains accounts of God's relationship with men and women, and explains his loving plan for them. |
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Have you ever read any of the Bible?
What did you think about it? |
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Want To Go Deeper?
The Bishops of England and Wales, and of Scotland, have prepared a teaching document, The Gift of Scripture, in which the teaching of the Church about the Bible (the Holy Scriptures) is explained in detail. What the Catholic Church has to say about the Holy Scriptures builds on ancient insights as well as utilising modern understandings. This document is offered to all who value the 'gift of Scripture', so that we may be more richly nourished at 'the table of God's word'. |
Your guide for this section is Lloyd. He is 56, and lives in London. Click here to read his story. |
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| This is a website of the Catholic Enquiry Office; part of an Agency of the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales. |
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