RELIGION AND THEOLOGY

An in-depth Analysis of Theology and Theologian according to the Text Books

An in-depth Analysis of Theology and Theologian according to the Text Books

Introduction

The Christian texts are the source of doctrine and reliance for faithful Christians as they enhance their knowledge on Christianity. It considered inerrant by many. It teaches many religious beliefs and practices but is also a source of historical information. Starting from the very beginning of time in Genesis 1, the Bible traces human history from the creation of the universe to the return of Jesus in Revelation. However, the Bible is essentially silent about what has become known as the intertestamental period.

It is important to understand how the world changed, both politically and in regards to the Jewish population, in this era to, accurately understand many events and conflicts in the early New Testament. The intertestamental period is the era from the chronologically latest writing of the Old Testament to when the New Testament begins. Although various scholars disagree on exact dates, a conservative estimate would be that the intertestamental period covers a time span of approximately four hundred years beginning with the end of the reign of Darius II who served from 423-405 B.C. The period lasts until the birth of Jesus originally thought to be 0 A.D. but modern scholars believe this time estimate to be inaccurate by four or five years.

Discussion

When seeing the term theology one arise with a picture that it is a compilation of proper material. These are the doctrine of faith that is present through various Christian papers, statements, and various documentations of Christianity religion. However, theology is the foundation for shaping boundary lines. It is an expansion of certified values for a structured religious group that serves as the basis for determining which beliefs are acceptable ...