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In History / College | 2025-07-08

Why did clergy in the eastern and western empires interpret the Bible differently?
A. They followed different laws.
B. They wanted different leaders.
C. They worshipped different gods.
D. They spoke different languages.

Asked by gordoncherie3

Answer (1)

Clergy in the eastern and western empires interpreted the Bible differently primarily due to the different languages they spoke, with Greek in the east and Latin in the west. This linguistic difference led to varying theological interpretations influenced by their respective cultural contexts. Therefore, the distinctions in biblical understanding reflect both language barriers and cultural philosophies. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-08