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In recent times, I've mistaken a lot of AI-generated videos for real until someone either corrects me or I get Twitter/X community notification.
Now, I look at some clips & tell myself "It could be AI...". I'm already getting desensitized that much.

I understand how frustrating it can be but there are always telltale signs AI generated images, JUST examine the background of said image or video for anything unusual or out of place or misalignment

Introduction to the Bible
Who Wrote the Bible? Well, I’ve titled it Introduction To The Bible From An Academic Point of View because not only do I cover who wrote each book and when, but I also cover how the whole thing is structured and how the Bible’s development is connected to the history of the Ancient Near East. So, let’s get started.
Basic Terminology
A lot of people think of the Bible as being exclusively a Christian book. They think that Christians have the Bible, Muslims have the Quran, and Jews have the Torah. But this is not quite correct. Jews also have a Bible. They call it the Tanakh, but it is also simply known as the Jewish Bible.
Christians divide their Bible into the Old Testament and New Testament. What Christians call the Old Testament is actually the exact same book as what Jews simply know as the Jewish Bible or Tanakh.
What about the Torah?
Christians call the first five books of the Old Testament the “Pentateuch” (meaning the five scrolls). These are Genesis through Deuteronomy. For Jews, these same five books are called the Torah. So, the Torah is simply the name for the first five books of the Tanakh, which happen to be the exact same five books as the first five books of the Christian Old Testament. Whether you pick up a Jewish Bible or a Christian Bible, other than some minor translation differences, the first five books are going to be exactly the same.
The Talmud
There’s a third Jewish book you might have heard of that starts with a “T”: the Talmud. But the Talmud is not actually considered part of the Jewish Bible. It’s an entirely different book comprised of oral traditions and commentary on those traditions, written by rabbis.
Who Wrote the Torah?
From a traditional point of view, the answer to “Who wrote this part of the Bible?” is easy: Moses. For some Orthodox Jews and evangelical Christians, there is simply no questioning that. But for the majority of Jews today and Bible scholars (like myself) and most Christians, the answer is not so simple.
From a historian’s point of view, Moses is more of a legendary character, and the stories about him include many literary elements. It’s also clear to language experts that the Torah is not the work of a single author. Rather, it consists of many layers pieced together over time. This makes sense, considering that the Torah deals with events initially ed down orally, leading to multiple versions of the same story.
For example, there are two separate creation s, two stories of Abraham lying about his wife Sarah, two s of God changing Jacob’s name to Israel, and so on. There are about 30 examples of these “doublets” in the Torah.
Theories About the Torah’s Authorship
Scholars agree that several distinct authors were involved, but they don’t agree on who those authors were or the order they contributed. Here are three major theories:
The Documentary Hypothesis
Proposed in the 1800s, this theory suggests the Torah was pieced together from four sources:
J (Jahwist): Uses the name Yahweh for God.
E (Elohist): Uses Elohim for God.
D (Deuteronomist): Focuses on Deuteronomy.
P (Priestly): Emphasizes rituals and laws.
Traditionally, J was dated to Solomon’s reign, E to the Northern Kingdom, D to King Josiah’s reign, and P after the Babylonian exile.
Modern variations combine J and E or adjust the timing of P.
The Supplementary Hypothesis
An updated version of the Documentary Hypothesis.
Suggests Deuteronomy (D) was the original core, written during King Josiah’s reign.
J and E are seen as supplementary material added during the Babylonian exile.
P is additional material added by priests during the Second Temple period.
A final redactor (R) combined everything.
The Dual Origins Theory
Proposes that the Israelites had two separate origin myths:
One involving the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob).
One involving Moses and the Exodus.
These traditions developed independently and were combined during the Second Temple period by priests.
Explains abrupt transitions (e.g., Genesis to Exodus) and chronological issues.
The Development of the Bible
The Bible’s development reflects Israel’s history. Originally, Israel was two separate kingdoms (Israel in the north, Judah in the south). After the fall of the Northern Kingdom (722 BCE), refugees fled south, merging the two traditions. Monotheism likely solidified during this time.
The Torah was compiled during the Second Temple period, combining earlier sources. The rest of the Tanakh (Prophets and Writings) was added over centuries, with the final canonization occurring much later.

Structure of the Jewish Tanakh vs. Christian Old Testament
Jewish Tanakh (24 books):
Torah (5 books): Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy.
Nevi’im (Prophets, 8 books): Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, the Twelve.
Ketuvim (Writings, 11 books): Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Song of Solomon, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, Esther, Daniel, Ezra-Nehemiah, Chronicles.
Christian Old Testament (39 books):
Reorders the books and splits some (e.g., Samuel, Kings, Chronicles into two books each).
Adds deuterocanonical books (e.g., Tobit, Maccabees) in Catholic and Orthodox Bibles.

The New Testament
The New Testament tells the story of Jesus and the early church. Key sections:
Gospels (4 books): Matthew, Mark, Luke, John.
Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke) share similar content.
John is distinct, with more theological focus.
Acts of the Apostles: Chronicles the early church.
Epistles (Letters):
Pauline Epistles (e.g., Romans, Corinthians).
General Epistles (e.g., James, Peter).
Revelation: Apocalyptic vision of the end times.

Key Takeaways
The Bible is a collection of texts written over centuries by multiple authors.
Its structure reflects the history and theology of ancient Israel and early Christianity.
Understanding its composition helps appreciate its literary and historical depth.
I’ll be covering the New Testament more extensively next

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This is one of classic case of exploitation in the bible when viewed through a critical sociological lens.
A widow—already among the most economically vulnerable in ancient society gives her last two coins.
Jesus observes this and praises her faith and sacrifice, but he does nothing to intervene.
He offers no critique of the religious system and gives her no .
What’s missing? There’s no condemnation of the temple system that would accept a destitute woman’s last penny. There is no moral concern for the fact that she has nothing left to live on, nor is there any redirect of resources or efforts to help her recover or even just survive.

This moment has long been spiritualized into a lesson about faith and giving. But when seen plainly, it teaches that sacrifice from the poor is more meaningful than generosity from the rich—that it is praiseworthy to give even when it endangers your survival. And that religious institutions are entitled to receive without question, even from those who have almost nothing.

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