Session Seven

Paradise Lost

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.

Reading: Chapter 7. Romer, John (1989) Testament: The Bible and History. New York, NY: Holt & Henry.

Episode 7: Paradise Lost

Study Questions:

  1. What role does the Book of Revelation play in the Bible?
  2. 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?
  3. How did the Reformation begin?
  4. What were the contributions of Calvin and Luther?
  5. What was Luther's understanding of "Grace"?
  6. What Council after the Reformation reworked the Catholic Bible?
  7. What was the importance of William Tyndale in the transformation of the Bible?
  8. Describe the importance of the King James Bible?