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1 Corinthians 16:21
21-I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.
Galatians 6:11
11See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own hand!
Colossians 4:18
I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
2 Thessalonians 3:17
I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand, which is the distinguishing mark in all my letters. This is how I write.
Philemon 1:19
I, Paul, am writing this with my own hand. I will pay it back—not to mention that you owe me your very self.
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"The Bible itself never makes claim to the idea that it is the ultimate Word of God."
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2 Timothy 3:16 16-All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
The Bible is not one book by one author but a collection of "books" of varying lengths written over centuries.
The Bible itself makes no claims but those who wrote the Bible do make claims. Many of these claims start, "Thus says the Lord..." Another claim begins, "I am the way, the truth, and the light..."
The former is a claim that the God of creation has communicated directly to the speaker. The latter is a claim of divinity itself.
Why can't those that publically write about The Bible ever take a bit of time and read what it actually says?
THANKS.
While I was sputteringly incredulous at the post . . . laying low today, I didn't want to wade in. I think you covered it very well.
Given the lofty position of Hebrew to the Israelites . . . the memorization you mention etc. I wouldn't call any Hebrew child of anything like responsible parents illiterate.
Sheesh.