What is the Bible—and what was it never intended to be? In this segment, Henry explains why Scripture is inspired, inerrant, infallible, and deeply personal; how written Scripture and sacred tradition work together; and why knowing Scripture is essential to knowing Christ.
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Why do Catholic and Protestant Bibles contain a different number of books? In this segment, Henry explains the history of the biblical canon, the seven Old Testament books found in Catholic Bibles, the New Testament manuscript tradition, and how the early Church identified the 27 inspired books of the New Testament.
Why did the early Church recognize Mary as the Ark of the New Covenant? In this segment, Henry traces the biblical parallels between the Ark of the Covenant, Mary, and Jesus—from the manna, the Word of God, and the high priesthood to the striking connections between 2 Samuel 6 and Luke 1.
How should Christians interpret the Bible without forcing modern assumptions onto an ancient text? In this segment, Henry explains how the Old Testament prepares the way for Christ, why the literal sense is different from a literalist reading, and how the allegorical, moral, and anagogical senses reveal Scripture’s unified plan.
