Why the Apocryphal Books Rejected as Scripture.

[Xeno.of.athens]

If you posted that saying it was from the Old Testament without naming it, I'd be really perplexed because it just isn't the same to me.

It's intended for a certain type of readership.

 

[ViaCrucis]

For Lutherans, the Deuterocanonical books aren't rejected as Scripture. Neither do we affirm them as Scripture. Our Confessions are entirely silent on the status of these books.

From a technical standpoint, the jury is still out when it comes to the canonical status of these books within the Lutheran perspective. Though on a practical level this doesn't have much of an effect on how we worship and live our Christian life.

-CryptoLutheran

 

[ozso]

It's intended for a certain type of readership.

Such as?

 

[Xeno.of.athens]

Such as?

Catholics.

 

[ozso]

Catholics.

So the authors of those books intended them for Roman Catholics?

 

[Xeno.of.athens]

So the authors of those books intended them for Roman Catholics?

Clearly Catholics read the words so they are intended for them.

 

[ozso]

Clearly Catholics read the words so they are intended for them.

I'm sure there have been zillions of non-Catholic Christians who have read those books over the centuries. I think probably it's more like Roman Catholics are taught those books are extra special because "they're only in the Catholic bible". I've read "we have 73 books in our bible" proclaimed many times in numerous threads. And it's said as if no one else has access to them. Even though I can instantaneously quote from them:

“And all the days of thy life have God in thy mind: and take heed thou never consent to sin, nor transgress the commandments of the Lord our God."

 

[Always in His Presence]

The same Church that said the 27 books of the NT are inspired text gave us 46 books of the OT. Therefore, your logic is incoherent.

I do appreciate your opinion - thank you for expressing it.

 

[concretecamper]

I do appreciate your opinion - thank you for expressing it.

Just making sure the truth is spoken

 

[Always in His Presence]

Just making sure the truth is spoken

I will be the first to agree when that happens.

 

[concretecamper]

I will be the first to agree when that happens.

Missed opportunity.

 

[Always in His Presence]

Missed opportunity.

sorry you missed it - But after all it was only your opinion -

 

[concretecamper]

sorry you missed it - But after all it was only your opinion -

Just making sure the truth is told

 

[Always in His Presence]

Just making sure the truth is spoken

Just making sure the truth is told

Yeah, I read it the first time and now the second - it doesn't change the fact it is only your opinion. Your opinion (and mine also), and 1.00 will get us a senior cup of coffee at McDonald's and little else.

You can repeat it as often as you would like - it doesn't establish anything more than the already offered opinion. Thanks! , ,

 

[concretecamper]

Yeah, I read it the first time and now the second

Some people need the truth to be repeated, sometimes more than twice. Looks like that's the situation here.

 

[Always in His Presence]

Some people need the truth to be repeated, sometimes more than twice. Looks like that's the situation here.

Oh, and what is your training in Theology? Do you hold a degree and through whom? I admit I only hold a Master in Divinity. Please share your education if you presume to know more - or to instruct anyone from a place of authority.

 

[concretecamper]

Oh, and what is your training in Theology? Do you hold a degree and through whom? I admit I only hold a Master in Divinity. Please share your education if you presume to know more - or to instruct anyone from a place of authority.

Proverbs 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction: and the spirit is lifted up before a fall.

 

[Always in His Presence]

Proverbs 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction: and the spirit is lifted up before a fall.

Further proves it is only your opinion. I’m finished unless you have some type of reference.

Have a great day.

 

[concretecamper]

Further proves it is only your opinion. I’m finished unless you have some type of reference.

Have a great day.

You can always start over and PROVE my initial comment is wrong. I suspect you cannot, that is why your response focused on me instead of facts. A tactic taught in Divinity School?

 

[Xeno.of.athens]

I think probably it's more like Roman Catholics are taught those books are extra special because

Catholics are taught that Tobit, Judith, Baruch, Wisdom, Sirach (Ecclesiasticus), first and second Maccabees, complete Esther, and complete Daniel are inspired scripture, which does make them special.