| Show Lutherans celebrate Reformation Sunday Local church sponsors display of different versions of Bible By LISA SNEDEKER-PULLA- Standard Examiner ROY — It has been record family sed to histories of births marriages and deaths is defined as a collection of writings and is often referred to as the sacred book of Christianity — as well as being one of the most revised reproduced and translated works in literature The Bible complete with the Old and New Testament is primarily a record of the experience of God by his people in history said Pastor Albert A Bodaski Jr of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church "The primary purpose of the Bible is not historical” he said "It is to bring the good news of God's saving love which is centered on the cross of Christ and his resurrection” Members of the Adult Sunday School Class at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church recently sponsored a display of old and different versions of the Bible to celebrate Reformation Sunday (Reformation refers to the 16th century religious movement aimed at reforming the Roman Catholic Church which resulted in the establishment of the Protestant churches) Maizie Seath this year’s coordinator of the adult class said that members of her church wanted to increase their understanding of the roots of the Lutheran foundation: the Bible "We had the Bible display to accent the importance of the Bible but we like to place more emphasis on Christian growth than Lutheranism” she said “We also wanted to emphasize the Bible on Reformation Sunday because it has so much history and tradition” Included in the 40 varieties of Bibles old and new collected for viewing was an English version from 1582 belonging to Gunheld and Borge Hragh members of the Mt Tabor Lutheran Church in Salt Lake City Another unusual edition owned by Seath was a Norwegian Bible written in old Norse and Danish dating back to 1873 Among the other publications was a Bible published in 1973 the first version since the Reformation that the Catholics Protestants and Orthodox churches agreed on Bodaski said There was also a copy of the basic family Bible the King James’ Version a Pictorial Bible the New Testament in English and Spanish a revised standard version of the Bible and the Living Bible to name a few While the Bible is one of the most revised pieces of literature in history some revisions are more accurate than others Seath said “For example the New International Version is a collaboration of many scholars around the world and is very authoritative in that respect” she said “A Bible written by one author on the other hand may be easier to read but is not as cor- rect” Reformation Sunday is a good time to reflect back on tradition and the strong emphasis on the word of God Bodaski said The Lutheran denomination was founded by Martin Luther who led the Reformation movement in Germany The term “Lutheran” was first used by Martin Luther’s enemies to label his followers Bodaski said although he wanted all followers of Christ to simply be called Christians “Martin Luther who was an (1483-154- 6) The cover of a 1582 Bible belonging to Gunheld and Borge Hragh of Salt Lake Old Testament scholar wanted the laity to be reading and studying the Bible so he translated it from Hebrew Greek and Latin Vulgate into German” he said Luther with the help of the newly invented Guttenberg Press made it possible for church members to gain access to the Bible Annual Milton 1st Ward fair is scheduled for Thursday at the church 1255 N Morgan Valley Drive The activity is under the direction of Bishop Loef Mecham and will feature food needle and craft work baked goods and many new items Adding to the fun will be a fish pond and games MORGAN — The 19th annual Milton LDS 1st Ward family fair will be at 6 The dinner menu includes roast beef served throughout the evening Cost for Church briefs 4 Church News Standard-Examin- pm Thursday “On Oct 31 in 1517 Luther nailed 95 theses on the Castle (Catholic) Church door in Witwhich was tenberg Germany the begining of the Reforma- tion” Bodaski said Lutherans will celebrate ther’s birthday on Nov 10 Lu- Bodaski said biblical scholar the dinner is $15 per family $3 for adults $2 for children aged and $1 for those under 6 The public is welcome to attend 6-- Fruit Heights Relief Society has ‘Shepherd’s Daughter’ FRUIT HEIGHTS — The LDS Fruit ship has taught Lutherans a lot about bring Christians together “We are not a sect” he said “Through the Bible we see ourselves in continuity with all Christians The Gospel that is found in the Bible means good news and is an account of Jesus’ life death and resurrection on earth” Heights Stake Relief Society presents “The Shepherd’s Daughter” at 10 am Nov 11 at the stake center 170 N Mountain Road Guest speaker for the event will be Mary Ellen Edmunds of the Relief Society General Board A light luncheon will be served and guests are welcome Nov er 1 4 1989 |
