Catholic Scripture: Divine Revelation and Literary Forms

Scripture Assignment 2003 Qu 1) Explain how the bible is the written record of Divine Revelation, (include an explanation of oral and written stages, and the meaning of "inspiration"). The bible in it's entirety is considered by Christians (and in part to Jews and Muslims) to be the written record of divine revelation- God revealing himself to mankind. This written record reveals the history of what God has said and done, from his messages to the people …

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