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Rob Claypool
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- Rockport, MA
- United States
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Rob Claypool added a discussion to the group St. Paul Gloucester, MA
Why 153?
Often biblical numbers seem to run in patterns. Perhaps in part due to the basic numeralogy of the times but some numbers are REALLY strange. For instance why is it that often when scripture refers to fish is the number "153" invoked?
Rob Claypool added a discussion to the group St. Paul Gloucester, MACreated or Evolved......Yes
What does the ELCA teach about creation vs. evolution?Creation vs. EvolutionThe ELCA does not have an official position on creation vs. evolution, but we subscribe to the historical-critical method of biblical interpretation, so we believe God created the universe and all that is therein, only not necessarily in six 24-hour days, and that God actually may have used evolution in the process of creation. In fact, to deny the possibility that evolutionary processes were used is seen by some as an…See More
Rob Claypool added a discussion to the group St. Paul Gloucester, MAOpen Bible reference materials
Enter the Bible is a great way of studying the bible online. It provides background, commentary, maps, art, biographies, explanation and interpretation. Check it out and comment here:Here is the link:http://www.enterthebible.org/Bible.aspxSee More
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Not specifically on Abrahamism, but one resource you might consider for eth "where did we come from?" is the Rediscovering the Book of Faith course. It covers more of "Where did the Bible come from and how was it put together", but has a great session on the Reformation as well. It is pretty foundational, but might be a good resource.