A BÍBLIA foi ALTERADA? | PAC #23

The podcast discusses the historical development of the Bible, particularly the inclusion of the Pericope of the Adulterous Woman and the authorship of the Gospels. The speaker emphasizes that the Bible's authority doesn't stem from historical or scientific evidence but rather from the Catholic Church's declaration of its divine inspiration, and that the Church's role in defining canonical texts is crucial to understanding the Bible's authority.

Authorship of Gospels

• 00:03:51 It's highly probable that the Gospels of John, Lucas, Matthew, and Mark were not written by the individuals they are named after. They were likely compiled over time by multiple individuals, including disciples and other Christians, who combined their accounts and testimonies. This process highlights that the Gospels are a collection of texts rather than single author works.

Pericope of the Adulterous Woman

• 00:00:00 The Pericope of the Adulterous Woman, found in John 7:53-8:11, is widely considered an addition to the original Gospels. Many older manuscripts and early Church Fathers don't include it, and it's suspected that it might have originated from the Gospel of Luke and was later incorporated into John. This example shows how the Bible has evolved over time.

Bible's Authority

• 00:12:01 The Bible's authority, according to the speaker, does not come from historical or archaeological evidence. Instead, it's derived from the Catholic Church's declaration that it is the word of God. The Church's role in establishing the biblical canon is emphasized, and the speaker contends that the Bible's authority is ultimately based on faith in the Church's pronouncements.

Canonicity of the Bible

• 00:13:54 The Catholic Church holds the power to determine what texts are considered canonical and included in the Bible. The speaker uses the examples of the Book of Enoch and other texts excluded from the canon to demonstrate the Church's role in shaping the Bible's content. The speaker emphasizes that the Church, not historical or empirical evidence, ultimately determines what is deemed divinely inspired within the Bible.

Church's Role in Defining Biblical Authority

• 00:16:01 The speaker reiterates that the Catholic Church is the sole authority responsible for defining the Bible's authority. The speaker argues that the Bible's status as God's word relies solely on the Church's declaration. This concept is connected to the idea of faith and belief in the Church's authority rather than historical or empirical evidence.