How We Got Our Bible

'How We Got Our Bible' is a comprehensive and accessible examination of the origins, transmission, and preservation of the Christian Scriptures. Written by the respected theologian W.H. Griffith Thomas, this work provides readers with a clear understanding of how the various books of the Old and New Testaments were compiled into the single, authoritative volume recognized today.The text explores the historical journey of sacred writings from their original manuscripts through centuries of translation and revision. Thomas addresses essential questions regarding the formation of the biblical canon, the reliability of ancient texts, and the meticulous processes that ensured the Bible’s survival. By distilling complex theological and historical concepts into a readable format, the author makes the study of bibliology approachable for students, clergy, and laypeople alike.Throughout 'How We Got Our Bible', the focus remains on the historical integrity and spiritual significance of the Word of God. This work serves as an invaluable resource for those seeking to deepen their knowledge of how the Bible transitioned from oral tradition and fragmented scrolls to a complete and unified text. It remains a classic guide for anyone interested in the foundational history of the most influential book in human history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.