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Wednesday 16 January 2013

The Necessity Of The Black Heritage Bible

By Shanna McNeil


An immeasurable amount of works have been written since the beginning of time. The earliest types were located on prehistoric cave walls. Thousands of years later the written information was being added on scrolls. This could either be the skin of a sheep or papyrus. Eventually the first printing press was engineered and writing shifted to the form of books. This standard has been upheld for the last five hundred years. The momentum is increasing in the shift to electronic forms of books. There will always be creations which will be preferred on printed paper. Their value will always be best appreciated in this form. Black Heritage Bible easily falls into 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.

The bound book is portable and a good way to keep information. Electronic forms of books certainly have their benefits. But books can be read when there are no batteries or other energy sources available. They are not necessarily destroyed beyond use if they get wet. The same can not be said for electronic devices.

The ultimate Black Heritage Bible is without a doubt the true written word shared by God. It does not move away from those divinely inspired passages written many years ago. It masterfully provides balance to the many translations that have taken place. Interpretations and perceptions lean favorably towards Europeans that are white.

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.

Erroneous biblical perceptions lead many to assume that blacks are weak and evil. In fact, it contains many accurate accounts that show otherwise. It will take monumental steps to reverse the centuries of biased thoughts. This bible is a definite step in assisting with this cause. In the end, it agrees that it is never the color of the skin, but the content of the spirit, or character, that matters.

A Black Heritage Bible can be a great resources. It is a tool of Black history. It is a loving gift that can be shared through many generations. This valuable resource is not focused on being militant or pushing reverse discriminatory thoughts. In order for the globe to move towards real diversity and a more perfect civilization, it will be important that writing of this form is available for all. It is necessary that it be accepted by all as well, no matter the race.




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