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Why do you think the RC would not allow their people/sheeple to read the Bible for themselves? It was a capitol offense.
Why did they do everything they could to keep Martin Luther from translating into German - in Germany?
And they didn't much care for it being put into English either.
The New Testament is rife with sayings of Jesus that totally refute so much of their doctrine.
Even further, I agree with Thomas Jefferson: read only the words of Jesus = red letter versions are great for this.
I wonder that many of those who "preach in His name" are not going to mightily surprised one day.
This is a myth. The Church banned some "home-brewed" translations of the Bible that were of poor quality. Other translations were widely available.
Why did they do everything they could to keep Martin Luther from translating into German - in Germany?
It has nothing to do with German. It has everything to do with the fact that he removed the 7 deuterocanonical books as well as added the word "alone" to the text of Romans 3:28 to support his new doctrine of Sola Fide.
And they didn't much care for it being put into English either.
Cite?
Even further, I agree with Thomas Jefferson: read only the words of Jesus = red letter versions are great for this.
Oh sure, let's eliminate ALL the context. That'll help our understanding!