The Old Testament and the problem of additional verses, Examining additional verses in the Codexes and translations of the Old Testament

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1 Director of the International Dialogue between Islam and Christianity Scientific secretary of the international conference on ethics studies in Islam and Christianity

2 Director of Al-Athar Seminary

Abstract

There are several ancient versions of the Old Testament available today
But these versions are hundreds of years away from the time of its compilation. The first codex of the Old Testament is less than 1200 years away from the time of compilation. And the later versions are about 2300 years away from the time of compilation. But unfortunately, these versions are not compatible with each other. And there are hundreds of verses or phrases that are in some versions, but in other versions there is no such verse at all. And this issue has also caused problems for translators. And even in today's modern translations there are many differences. And these translations are not the same and there are many differences between them. In this research, we examined some of the disputed verses of the Codexes or translations of the Old Testament. And we also examined some verses that the translators translated completely oppositely.The main question in this research is whether there is agreement between the existing versions of the Old Testament and its original versions. The results of this research, if proven, can cast doubt on the validity of some verses in the Old Testament. and as a result, doubt the validity of the Bible.

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Comparative Study of Religions and Mysticism
Volume 6, Issue 2
March 2023
Pages 69-92

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  • Receive Date: 15 March 2023
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