The Canonization of Scripture Stephen Landrum Ottawa University Online The word canon has evolved over time to come to mean the official inventory of books‚ like that of Athanasius‚ that a religious community regards as its authoritative source of doctrinal and ethical beliefs. The word comes from the Greek kanwn and most likely from the Hebrew qaneh and Akkadian‚ qanu. Literally‚ it means a straight rod or bar; a measuring rule as a ruler used by masons and carpenters;
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African Heritage & Oral Tradition In Crawford’s discussion on African heritage and oral tradition‚ we learn that America has been widely influenced by the African cultural tradition that has been passed on through generations. While the original source of African rituals and common practices may have been lost over the centuries‚ the African oral tradition has preserved the culture of African people in America. As we see in the film‚ The Language We Cry In‚ one song being passed down
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Enochian Scripture Should Enochian Scripture and the Necronomicon be considered as a true religion‚ or just another offshoot of Satanism‚ cult? The Necronomicon is closest documented translation of the original Enochian scripture‚ the Necronomicon Manuscript. The Necronomicon was first translated in Damascus in 730 A.D. by Abdul Alhazred. The Necronomicon‚ is not‚ as popularly believed‚ a grimoire‚ or sorceror’s spell-book; it was conceived as a history‚ and so "a book of things now dead
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these things people wouldn’t have beliefs about anything they would just learn what was true. Basic movies that people would watch now have to do with folklore and fairy tales. This shapes cultures and beliefs for everyone around the world.“The Oral Tradition began by a need to both entertain and to preserve the history and culture of the people. At the end of the day‚ everyone would gather around the fire and regale the stories of the people before them while all the time adding new ones to account
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The Secret Scripture By Sebastian Barry [pic] Created by Book Club Classics Dear Reader‚ Thank you so much for ordering discussion questions from www.BookClubClassics.com. I hope these questions add to your club’s enjoyment of the work. Please feel free to email any questions or concerns before your club meets and then any feedback afterwards: (kgalles@msn.com or BookClubClassics@q.com). I promise that any suggestions will be used to
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paper is to discuss how the canon of Scripture was established. This paper will include a definition of what is meant by the term “canon”‚ criterion required for establishing canonicity‚ as well as taking a look at the key events and persons that led to its establishment such as Marcion and Athanasius and the Councils that decided the canon. Focus will also be given to the New Testament Apocrypha. This paper will conclude with an overall view of how the Scriptures themselves are the final authority
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Smoke Signals: The Importance of Oral Tradition in Native Culture Smoke signals are one of the oldest forms of long-distance communication. The Native American tribes of North America have long used smoke signals to signal danger‚ transmit news‚ and gather people to a common area. In this way‚ it is unsurprising to find that in the movie Smoke Signals‚ directed by Chris Eyre with a screenplay by Sherman Alexie‚ communication is a central theme. Through the use of two very contrasting characters
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Martin Luther taught the principle of Sola Scriptura‚ that Scripture alone is the highest and ultimate authority for the individual Christian. This Protestant principle affirms that other authorities have weight‚ but they are subservient to and judged by the Word of God in Scripture. Sola Scriptura tries to make Scripture the highest possible standard of faith. Catholics do not believe in Sola Scriptura because we hold that Sacred Tradition and the Church are also authorities‚ and that Sola Scriptura
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Identify and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of written and unwritten types of constitutions. A constitution is a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or organization is governed‚ especially when embodying the rights of subjects. A constitution sets out how all the elements of Government are organized and how power is carved up among different political units. It contains rules about what power is wielded‚ who wields it and over whom it is wielded
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In contrast‚ Scripture teaches‚ “Whatever you do‚ do your work heartily‚ as for the Lord rather than for men‚” (Colossians 3:23‚ NASB). Finally‚ Bouch analyzed the leadership problem without seeking counsel from his leaders or peers. Even though Scripture teaches‚ “Without consultation‚ plans are frustrated‚ but with many counselors they succeed.” (Proverbs 15:22; NASB). How leaders
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