There have been immeasurable amounts of works that have been written. The very first types were located on walls of ancient caves. Centuries later works were written on scrolls. These were either papyrus or sheepskin. Soon the printers press was designed and writings began to be moved to book form. The physical book continued for hundreds of years to be the standard. Shifting to electronic forms is now quickly increasing in momentum. But works will always exist that will stand tests of time on paper. Their value will always be better in paper form. The Black Heritage Bible is part of this category.
Writing is used to communicate events and stories in a way that would last longer than those verbally spoken. The information lasts as long as the writing. It is true that cave writings have been preserved for ages, but they are not as user friendly. To get the message one would have to go to the cave.
Writing on papyrus and sheep skin created an easy way of transporting and sharing communications. They are not too user friendly. Even with loose paper it is difficult holding onto thousands upon thousands of single pages.
Bound books are portable and are good ways to maintain information. Books in electronic forms have clear benefits. Books can be utilized when the batteries are gone and other energy sources can not be found. If they get soaked by most liquids they can still be used. The same could not be said for the electronic types.
The Black Heritage Bible is the written word of God. It does not deviate from the divinely inspired words that had been written so many years ago. It does seek to provide balance to the multiple translations that have occurred. Perceptions and interpretations tend to lean heavily towards white Europeans.
There have been countless using the bible as the proof and authority that African people were inferior to all other races. The verse, slaves mind your masters, was seen as a direct sign from God that slavery was proper. Many generations and billions of blacks have suffered because of this in one way or another.
Faulty biblical perceptions lead people to think all blacks were weak, evil, and nonredeemable. As a matter of fact it mentions accounts showing otherwise. It will take huge steps to reverse centuries of faulty thinking. This bible is certainly a move in helping this cause. It is in agreement that it is not the color of the skin but the content of the character, or spirit, that matters.
The Black Heritage Bible is a resource. It is a history tool. It is a gift of love that can be passed down from generation to generation. This resource is not about militancy or reverse discrimination. In order for the world to steadily move towards a more diverse and perfect world, it will be very important that truthful literature of this kind is available for everyone. It is important that it is accepted by everyone as well, regardless of race.
Writing is used to communicate events and stories in a way that would last longer than those verbally spoken. The information lasts as long as the writing. It is true that cave writings have been preserved for ages, but they are not as user friendly. To get the message one would have to go to the cave.
Writing on papyrus and sheep skin created an easy way of transporting and sharing communications. They are not too user friendly. Even with loose paper it is difficult holding onto thousands upon thousands of single pages.
Bound books are portable and are good ways to maintain information. Books in electronic forms have clear benefits. Books can be utilized when the batteries are gone and other energy sources can not be found. If they get soaked by most liquids they can still be used. The same could not be said for the electronic types.
The Black Heritage Bible is the written word of God. It does not deviate from the divinely inspired words that had been written so many years ago. It does seek to provide balance to the multiple translations that have occurred. Perceptions and interpretations tend to lean heavily towards white Europeans.
There have been countless using the bible as the proof and authority that African people were inferior to all other races. The verse, slaves mind your masters, was seen as a direct sign from God that slavery was proper. Many generations and billions of blacks have suffered because of this in one way or another.
Faulty biblical perceptions lead people to think all blacks were weak, evil, and nonredeemable. As a matter of fact it mentions accounts showing otherwise. It will take huge steps to reverse centuries of faulty thinking. This bible is certainly a move in helping this cause. It is in agreement that it is not the color of the skin but the content of the character, or spirit, that matters.
The Black Heritage Bible is a resource. It is a history tool. It is a gift of love that can be passed down from generation to generation. This resource is not about militancy or reverse discrimination. In order for the world to steadily move towards a more diverse and perfect world, it will be very important that truthful literature of this kind is available for everyone. It is important that it is accepted by everyone as well, regardless of race.
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