2. The Heart of the Bible’s Message In “The Heart of the Bible’s Message”, reflect on the statements that attempt to summarize the Bible’s underlying message. Do these satisfy your understanding of the Bible’s message? Would you add another point to this list? What is your favorite point on the list?

3. Development of Scriptures 1.Actual Event 2.Oral Tradition 3.Written Pieces 4.Edited Books 5.Canonical Status

4. God’s Role in the Process - 187 Long, messy process Lots of human factors “God breathed life into [it]” Bible = divine and human origins God’s inspiration is not a single thunderous moment, but rather a gentle force present for centuries

5. Catholics and Inspired by God Bible gives us religious truth about God, not science or history Religious truth requires understanding what the author intended to communicate Don’t be caught up in details! Not every word in the Bible is factually correct God inspired/guided scriptural process ‘Form fit for humans’, not ‘one size fits all’ because of the role God had in inspiring scriptures C8

6. Announcement We will cover biblical interpretation tomorrow If you already read C6-C8 and did the corresponding journal reflection, then NO HOMEWORK TONIGHT If not, make sure you have that ready to go for class tomorrow If you have not submitted your Freshman Service Project reflection from the 1 st semester, please do so by class TOMORROW.

7. Video! http://www.ted.com/talks/a_j_jacobs_year_of_living_biblically.html