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Accuracy of the bible
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Biblical accuracy
Topics
Biblical accuracy
- Inerrancy and the Bible—
Brief Summary: It is claimed the Bible texts, at least in their pristine form, were inerrant. Therefore, it is incorrect for Joseph Smith to teach that the Bible contains errors, mistakes, or omissions. (Click here for full article)∗ ∗ ∗ - Textual criticism—
Brief Summary: What can textual criticism tell us about the Bible? Does it have anything to say about the Bible being without error, as some Christians claim? (Click here for full article)∗ ∗ ∗ - Translations—
Brief Summary: The Church insists on using the Authorized ("King James") Version as its official Bible, even though more modern translations are easier to read, are more accurate, and include more recent manuscript discoveries. Critics sometimes complain that the eight Article of Faith about believing the Bible "as far as it is translated correctly," implies that Bible translators are trying to hide God's truth. (Click here for full article)∗ ∗ ∗ - Transmission versus translation—
Brief Summary: It is claimed that by using the term "translation" in the eighth Article of Faith, that we really mean "transmission." (Click here for full article)∗ ∗ ∗ - Is the Bible trustworthy?—
Brief Summary: It is claimed that Latter-day Saint leaders consider the Bible to be untrustworthy. Yet, Latter-day Saints study the New and Old Testaments in Sunday School and Seminary. (Click here for full article)∗ ∗ ∗
- Inerrancy and the Bible—