Nazi Reference Books

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What do you think of Christian leaders using New Testament Greek language books written by two Nazis?

 

[Sketcher]

Which books in particular are you referring to?

 

[Abaxvahl]

What do you think of Christian leaders using New Testament Greek language books written by two Nazis?

It depends on the quality of the teaching. If it is good to learn Greek with, then why not (as every Christian should make the effort to learn Koine Greek, or another language related to the Faith)? If it isn't good for that, or there is better (that you have access to), then why would you use those?

 

[redblue22]

So, sometimes it is ok to use a Nazi author? For example, a Nazi author might write a text on early Judaism and it would be an excellent trustworthy source?

 

[redblue22]

Which books in particular are you referring to?

I am not referring to any particular book. I am asking about the use of books by authors who have untrustworthy backgrounds. An example of what I had in mind might be Kittel. There are others, but I am not asking about specific books. We could image finding a book by Hitler on Jewish culture. How should it be regarded?

 

[Sketcher]

I am not referring to any particular book. I am asking about the use of books by authors who have untrustworthy backgrounds. An example of what I had in mind might be Kittel. There are others, but I am not asking about specific books. We could image finding a book by Hitler on Jewish culture. How should it be regarded?

I'd say cross-check it with other sources. If Jewish sources and Martin Luther say the same thing about the Law for instance, I'm going to pay attention.