Is the Bible incomplete?

[Sushan Ekanayake]

Seeing the book is presented as fiction, I see no reason for the comparison. As Christians, I don't think our mind should be after the completeness of the bible. Rather it should be about the significance of the bible we have at hand in our life.

Facts. I couldn't say it better.

Facts are facts. But I asked that question out of curiosity

[Sushan Ekanayake]

That is a valid point. I felt that the Bible did leave out some details in the stories. This is truly something to think about.

I am glad to find someone think alike atleast to some extent. Yes, there are some details that left behind, for some reason

[Sushan Ekanayake]

The author gives additional descriptions, which are not found in the original Bible, to the story from creating Adam and Eve, up to the worldwide flood. Most of who has studied the Bible must have had his/her own thoughts regarding these lacking parts. Does this mean that the Bible is incomplete? On the other hand, is it righteous to add after-notes to a religious book like the Bible?

I do not believe the Bible is incomplete. There would not be enough room to write everything about God! I believe it is as complete as God wants it to be, we are not meant to know everything because we are not on the same realm as God. We are human, He is spiritual so we could not comprehend it all in our present state. That is just my opinion. Is it righteous to add after-notes to a religious book like the Bible? I say it is not righteous. I understand the author is using his imagination to fill in the gaps, which is what makes the book fiction. However, in the story of Adam and Eve, there wasn't just gaps being filled in, there were changes made to what the Bible actually says, which I have a problem with. I will continue reading to see how it goes unless I feel too much is being changed and not just being 'filled in.' Thanks for these questions!

Changing the original scripture is not acceptable. Yet, if the whole thing is a fiction, can't it be taken as fair?

[Sushan Ekanayake]

The Bible refers to facts but does not always put all the details. This does not mean that it is incomplete. We must understand that the wisdom of God is higher than that of humans. Surely there is an intention that we do not know.

That is correct. We can never know the actual reason why some details are left out from the Bible

[Laura Lee]

It really depends on how you interpret "incomplete." When it comes to "instruction in righteousness" and doctrine, etc., the Bible states that it IS complete. As for all the interesting, fascinating little details that make stories interesting, I'd say, yes, a lot was left out of the Bible.

I came to that conclusion after reading the Book of Jasher (referenced several times in the Bible). The Book of Jasher is fascinating because it adds in all the little details the Bible leaves out. I haven't finished reading Killing Abel yet, but I am interested to see if the author "fills in" with details drawn from Jasher. Anyone who has ever read Jasher will probably tell you: "Yeah, the Bible leaves out a LOT of details!"

[Samgum50]

I don't believe that it's okay to add after notes to the Bible. However I think that what the Bible looks like now isn't how it might have originally looked like. Some things could've been lost during the translation and editing process. However I feel like the message and lesson are more important than full stories and depictions in the Bible. The scripture is as God intended it to be, therefore it should be sufficient.

[Sushan Ekanayake]

It really depends on how you interpret "incomplete." When it comes to "instruction in righteousness" and doctrine, etc., the Bible states that it IS complete. As for all the interesting, fascinating little details that make stories interesting, I'd say, yes, a lot was left out of the Bible.

I came to that conclusion after reading the Book of Jasher (referenced several times in the Bible). The Book of Jasher is fascinating because it adds in all the little details the Bible leaves out. I haven't finished reading Killing Abel yet, but I am interested to see if the author "fills in" with details drawn from Jasher. Anyone who has ever read Jasher will probably tell you: "Yeah, the Bible leaves out a LOT of details!"

That was my point. Considering the chronological order, there are details that are left out from the bible

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I don't believe that it's okay to add after notes to the Bible. However I think that what the Bible looks like now isn't how it might have originally looked like. Some things could've been lost during the translation and editing process. However I feel like the message and lesson are more important than full stories and depictions in the Bible. The scripture is as God intended it to be, therefore it should be sufficient.

Yes, maybe the editings and the translations were the reason for the Bible to loose some details. Ultimately what is important is the message that is given

[writestuff]

The bible is most definitely incomplete. The original texts are gigantic and get a little lost in translation and politics. This book however took possibilities and went with it for entertainment. Its funny how some people get upset over different interpretation but on almost every tv show, God's name is used in vain and its cool. Not trying to ruffle feathers its just my opinion.

[Erandi Ekanayake]

The author gives additional descriptions, which are not found in the original Bible, to the story from creating Adam and Eve, up to the worldwide flood. Most of who has studied the Bible must have had his/her own thoughts regarding these lacking parts. Does this mean that the Bible is incomplete? On the other hand, is it righteous to add after-notes to a religious book like the Bible?

I do not believe the Bible is incomplete. There would not be enough room to write everything about God! I believe it is as complete as God wants it to be, we are not meant to know everything because we are not on the same realm as God. We are human, He is spiritual so we could not comprehend it all in our present state. That is just my opinion. Is it righteous to add after-notes to a religious book like the Bible? I say it is not righteous. I understand the author is using his imagination to fill in the gaps, which is what makes the book fiction. However, in the story of Adam and Eve, there wasn't just gaps being filled in, there were changes made to what the Bible actually says, which I have a problem with. I will continue reading to see how it goes unless I feel too much is being changed and not just being 'filled in.' Thanks for these questions!

I totally agree with you. I'm not a Christian, but based on the facts I already know regarding the Bible, I don't think that the Bible is incomplete. Therefore, it's better to take this just as a work of fiction.

[spencermack]

The Bible are stories to help live a life. They aren't fact or literal. The moral of the story is what is key. Not incomplete, but people can't make a story and say it should be in the Bible.

[Sushan Ekanayake]

The bible is most definitely incomplete. The original texts are gigantic and get a little lost in translation and politics. This book however took possibilities and went with it for entertainment. Its funny how some people get upset over different interpretation but on almost every tv show, God's name is used in vain and its cool. Not trying to ruffle feathers its just my opinion.

Ofcourse. Every TV show uses it and changes it more or less

[Sushan Ekanayake]

The author gives additional descriptions, which are not found in the original Bible, to the story from creating Adam and Eve, up to the worldwide flood. Most of who has studied the Bible must have had his/her own thoughts regarding these lacking parts. Does this mean that the Bible is incomplete? On the other hand, is it righteous to add after-notes to a religious book like the Bible?

I do not believe the Bible is incomplete. There would not be enough room to write everything about God! I believe it is as complete as God wants it to be, we are not meant to know everything because we are not on the same realm as God. We are human, He is spiritual so we could not comprehend it all in our present state. That is just my opinion. Is it righteous to add after-notes to a religious book like the Bible? I say it is not righteous. I understand the author is using his imagination to fill in the gaps, which is what makes the book fiction. However, in the story of Adam and Eve, there wasn't just gaps being filled in, there were changes made to what the Bible actually says, which I have a problem with. I will continue reading to see how it goes unless I feel too much is being changed and not just being 'filled in.' Thanks for these questions!

I totally agree with you. I'm not a Christian, but based on the facts I already know regarding the Bible, I don't think that the Bible is incomplete. Therefore, it's better to take this just as a work of fiction.

This is fiction, there is no argument regarding that, and also there is no way to cross check the details even if we wanted to

[Sushan Ekanayake]

The Bible are stories to help live a life. They aren't fact or literal. The moral of the story is what is key. Not incomplete, but people can't make a story and say it should be in the Bible.

Yes, no one can say so, but anyone can make his/her own suggestions

[Honest-reviewer]

I think the Bible is incomplete is some ways. But the stories in it are very inspiring and helpful.