Agree Quote by Henry Parry Liddon
“If we might reverently imagine ourselves scheming beforehand what kind of book the Book of God ought to be, how different would it be from the actual Bible! There would be as many Bibles as there are souls, and they would differ as widely. But in one thing, amid all their differences, they would probably agree: they would lack the variety, both in form and substance, of the Holy Book which the Church of God places in the hands of her children.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Diversity of Scripture, 1885
He imagines countless versions of a divine book, each reflecting individual souls, yet all lacking the unique richness of the traditional Holy Book.
In simple terms: Many personal Bibles would be uniform and less varied.
Key Takeaway
Value the distinct depth of the canonical scripture.
Themes
theology
diversity
interpretation
tradition
Mood
contemplative
reverent
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal study groups
- interfaith dialogues
- educational curricula
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
scriptural authority
individual experience
canonical uniqueness
Questions to Reflect On
- What would a personalized scripture look like?
- How does diversity enrich faith?
A Different Perspective
Assumes a single canon is superior for all believers.
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