The Confronting Christianity Podcast with Rebecca McLaughlin

Where Did The Bible Come From? with Susan Lim

Episode Summary

Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Susan Lim to discuss her new book, “Light of the World.”

Episode Notes

Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by Susan Lim to discuss her new book, “Light of the World.”

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Where did the Bible, specifically the New Testament, come from and how is it reliable today?
• What is an Apostle?
• What was the process for deciding what was included or not included in the Bible?
• How do the gospels show Jesus as the only hero?
• What about the Old Testament?
• What language was the Bible written in?
• How do we know that when we pick up a Bible today, we have authentic access to the original text?
• What was something you learned while you wrote this book?
• How did you become a Christian?

Helpful Definitions:

• Homologoumena: Books that have always been considered divine.
• Apocropha: Books outside the accepted canon of scripture.
• Masoretic Text: Hebrew Old Testament.
• Septuagint: Greek Old Testament.

Guest Bio:

Susan C. Lim (PhD, UCLA) is a historian and writer. She has been a professor of history at Biola University in La Mirada, California, and is a speaker at conferences, churches, and retreats. She loves to share God's Word and serve at her home church, Mariners Church in Irvine, California. She resides in Southern California with her husband, Brian, and their two children.

Resources Mentioned:

• “Light of the Word” by Susan C. Lim

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