Session Seven
Paradise Lost
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A Class At First Presbyterian Church of Aiken
A variety of forces--from Renaissance ideas, to the spirit of nationalism, to Hollywood reinterpretation--have eroded the Bible's influence, despite the valiant efforts of a few passionate advocates to protect its relevance.
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Reading: Chapter 7. Romer, John (1989) Testament: The Bible and History. New York, NY: Holt & Henry.
Episode 7: Paradise Lost
Study Questions:
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What role does the Book of Revelation play in the Bible?
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According to Romer in the twelfth century the Letters of Paul were no longer consdiered sacred (as were the gospels) but were considered the "letters of a man." In what ways do you agree or disagree with Romer?
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How did the Reformation begin?
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What were the contributions of Calvin and Luther?
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What was Luther's understanding of "Grace"?
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What Council after the Reformation reworked the Catholic Bible?
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What was the importance of William Tyndale in the transformation of the Bible?
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Describe the importance of the King James Bible?
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