Emerson picked up a freshly printed book on the table, opened it, and smelled the pungent smell of ink while reading the contents of the book.
Terrence stood next to him, wearing a pair of crystal glasses, and was carefully comparing the provisions of the Bible with a one-armed priest beside him.
Emerson glanced through the entire book, put down the book in his hand, and asked the one-armed priest: "Moore, is this printed version correct?"
Moore nodded: "The translation differences of the Bible, as well as all the references, and the analysis of the saints' speeches, are all in this book. And I have read them all, and there are no mistakes."
Emerson looked back at Huggins, who was still confused, and then explained: "Do you remember that more than half a month ago, His Majesty proposed in the meeting to combat the influence of the church in order to facilitate the future development of Muxi City.
Based on this strategic direction, the cabinet studied a large amount of literature and consulted countless scholars. Finally, it found a breakthrough point. The cabinet issued an order to let the merchant fleet of Muxi City go to the Southern Empire for procurement.
Buy an ancient version of the Bible.”
Huggins recalled this incident and nodded in agreement.
"We spent ten times the weight of the book in gold to buy an Oriental manuscript from the library of the Abbasid Empire, which contained the original version of the Bible 1,800 years ago," Emerson pointed carefully.
Pointing to a shabby book written on parchment on the table: "This book was originally stored in the Orthodox Church in the Holy City of the East. It was scattered to the Southern Empire during the war."
Huggins was a little confused: "I know about this, but does it have anything to do with the printed book?"
Emerson picked up the newly printed book, pointed to the name on the cover - "Justification by Faith", and said to Huggins: "As we all know, the Bible translation used by the church comes from Thailand seven hundred years ago.
The Roman version went through seven revisions before being translated into the common language version that is common today."
"However, compared with the original version from the East, this version translated by the church has some changes in the translation."
Emerson pointed to the one-armed priest Moore and said to Huggins: "Moore Rupert was once the priest of Qianmu Village and an expert in biblical doctrine. He is currently the executive priest of Muxi Cathedral. He
He was also the first person to raise these differences with the cabinet, and I will let him explain them now."
Moore opened the original Bible, pointed to a sentence inside, and read in ancient language: "Δikaiwν?μaσteμetηνπ?σtη,μ?σwtouΚup?ouμa?iησo?xpiσto?,μetoνΘe?kai."
Huggins opened his eyes wide: "What does this mean?"
Moore first opened the church version of the Bible and said to Huggins: "In the church Bible, this sentence is roughly translated as: 'Believers must rely on their own good deeds and rituals to obtain salvation.'"
He then opened the newly printed book and continued: "But according to the ancient classics I checked, the interpretation of this sentence is more inclined to: 'Believers must rely on their piety to God in order to obtain salvation.'"
Huggins thought for a while and tried to ask: "In other words, the church's translation of the original text is more beneficial to themselves?"
Emerson took over: "That's right. If according to the church's version of the Bible, if believers want to obtain salvation, they must rely on the guidance of the church and complete reasonable and effective good deeds and rituals in order to obtain God's salvation..."
Terrence took off his glasses and added: "But according to the scriptures we found, as long as believers have a pious heart, no matter what they say or do, no matter what the rituals are, they can get close to God and ultimately be saved."
Huggins said incredulously: "In other words, the original Bible says that there is no need for the church to exist at all?!"
Moore nodded: "Judging from the original text, believers have established a relationship with the Father through faith. The salvation of souls is not the work of the church, but God gives gifts to his believers. Therefore, believers do not have to rely on the church, which is extremely cumbersome. Through religious rituals and devout faith in God alone, you can obtain the salvation of your soul."
Huggins stretched out his trembling hand, picked up a book on the table, and said softly: "If such a book is published to the public, have you ever thought about the consequences?"
Moore said: "One of the greatest doctrinal debates in history."
Terrence said: "An unprecedented religious reformation."
Emerson sighed: "A bloody religious war."
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Todd woke up leisurely in bed, shook his groggy head, and tried his best to get rid of the discomfort caused by the hangover.
When he got up and looked out the window, Todd realized that the sun had risen above his head and it was already noon.
After slowly getting dressed, Todd came to the chapel of the church, intending to find Tristan.
An old nobleman was sitting in the first row of seats. When he saw Todd's appearance, he immediately sat up with a smile.
"Mr. Fairchild, I have been waiting for you for a long time."
Todd glanced at him suspiciously: "Who are you?"
"It doesn't matter who I am, Your Majesty wants to see you."
"Your Majesty?" It took Todd's groggy brain a while to figure out that the person who wanted to see him was the King of the Holy Acropolis.
Looking at the royal knights standing on both sides of the door, Todd shook his head helplessly at the old noble: "I guess I don't have the right to refuse, do I?"
The visitor smiled and shook his head: "Don't worry, your Majesty has no ill intentions."
Todd turned back and pointed to his room: "I want to go back and get a few things."
The old noble took a step diagonally and blocked Todd's path. His smile became softer and softer: "Your Majesty hopes to see you immediately."
After secretly cursing a few words, Todd explained a few words to Rachel in the soul space, instructing her to immediately initiate an evacuation plan if she could not contact him after a period of time.
Under the escort of a group of knights, Todd rode the royal carriage and once again entered the royal palace of the Holy Acropolis.
After passing through countless corridors and passing countless sentries, Todd finally came to a pergola.
The old man who played chess with him last night set up the chess game and sat in front of the chess board, quietly waiting for Todd's arrival.
When he saw the latter appear, the old man waved his hand happily, signaling everyone to leave.
Todd looked at the tall, frail old man in front of him, and asked tentatively: "Are you the king of the Holy Acropolis, Leoric, the lion of the Father?"
"Yes, kid."
Todd glanced at the backgammon board in front of the opponent: "I guess you didn't call me here just to play chess, right?"
Leoric smiled and nodded: "You are right, I am entrusted by someone."
"who?"
Leoric turned half of his body and pointed behind him.
Mary's beautiful smile, like a flower, appeared in Todd's field of vision.