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sschlichter · 05-17-2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Huon

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... if you establish the new testament writings were consistent "enough" prior to this period, then what the Arians believed really doesn't matter, theologically. ...
~Steve

It is not my concern.
What the Protestants believe does'nt matter.
What the Catholics believe does'nt matter.
What the Orthodoxes believe does'nt matter. Etc... Theologically, I mean.
All of them follow what the apostles taught. Paul and the "pillars", of course.
And the Muslims (every sect) also have the true religion.

I may have misunderstood the subject of the thread, but I thought we were dsicussing the means, motives, and opportunity that early church fathers might have had in altering texts to suit what they believe. I am not concerned about what they beleived either. I am concerned about establishing that what they beleived was consistent with what the Apostles beleived. writings that pre-date each of these conflicts is the only way to get around the viewpoint of the winner of the conflict.

I do not need to trust Athanasius copy of the bible, because I can get around him to an earlier copy. Wouldn't you agree?

~Steve

sschlichter · 05-17-2008, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by andrewcriddle

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Originally Posted by sschlichter

Out of curiosity? Do you know if Wulfila's translation is consistent with others? I know he skipped violent OT books (Kings maybe) intentionally but am curious otherwise?

~Steve

According to Metzger "The Early Versions of the New Testament (or via: amazon.co.uk)" Ulfilas was a very literal translator. The only clear example of bias may be Philippians 2:6 where "equal with God" is translated "similar to God."

Andrew Criddle

thanks,

I guess that would be expected. If he was going to change something, that would be a place to start.

~Steve

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