Name: Biblical Criticism
Author: Pope Shenouda III

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Author:Pope Shenouda IIIPublisher:Theological College in Abbassia CairoPublish Year:2004Pages:50Categories:Liturgy، Biblical Commentary، Doctrine and FaithDescription:The book Biblical Criticism by Pope Shenouda III addresses the dangers and extremes of modern theological commentary that challenges the integrity of holy scriptures. Beginning with an introduction that stresses the necessity of safeguarding the faith against non-orthodox analytical trends, the author seamlessly guides readers through sequential chapters exploring the entry into Jerusalem involving the donkey and the colt of a donkey, questioning if Matthew the Evangelist erred or if Mark and Luke also made mistakes. The work examines the omission of the end of Mark gospel, the theological interpretation of my God my God why have you forsaken me, and whether interpreting the gospel equals its inspiration. It further evaluates other church sacraments beyond the seven, the spiritual efficacy of the sacrament of matrimony, sin and its relation to the body, moving against the doctrine of redemption regarding intentional sin. The text concludes by highlighting that minimizing body sins or omitting scriptures damages spiritual conscience, affirming the unwavering authority of divine inspiration.