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🕊️ Welcome to ​Where Did the Bible Come From? (Canon)

This study explores how the biblical canon was recognized, preserved, and transmitted—highlighting the role of ancient translations and church history in shaping the Bible we have today.
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The 6-week Bible study is a great place to begin, but don’t stop there. The accompanying academic and popular-level papers go deeper, offering biblical, theological, and philosophical support for this model.

If you're ready to move beyond the basics, take time to read the papers—they will sharpen your understanding and enrich your teaching.

​WHERE DID THE BIBLE COME FROM? (CANON)
  • Academic & Popular Papers:
    • The Recognition of the Biblical Canon (A) (a)
    • How Did We Get the Bible? (P) (a)
    • Septuagint and Masoretic Text (A) (a)
    • How Ancient Translations Shaped the Bible (P) (a)
  • Bible Study Materials:
    • Bible Study Syllabus (IHUM)
    • Bible Study Teachers Guide (Week 1-6) (IHUM)
    • Bible Study Handout (Week 1-6) (IHUM)

​WHERE DID THE BIBLE COME FROM? (CANON)

​Academic & Popular Papers
the_recognition_of_the_biblical_canon_1-4-25.pdf
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recognition_of_the_biblical_canon_introduction.mp3
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how_did_we_get_the_bible_1-4-25.pdf
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how_did_we_get_the_bible_1-4-25.mp3
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septuagint_and_masoretic_text_4-22-25.pdf
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septuagint_and_masoretic_text_introduction.mp3
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how_ancient_translations_shaped_the_bible__2-13-25.pdf
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how_ancient_translations_shaped_the_bible__2-13-25.mp3
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Bible Study Materials
what_is_the_bible_syllabus.pdf
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what_is_the_bible_teachers_guide__week_1-6_.pdf
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what_is_the_bible_study_handout__week_1-6_.pdf
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