According to II Peter 1:21, Moses and the other writers of the Bible were inspired by the Holy Spirit. This means that God guided them and gave them the words to write.
Oral tradition may have played a role in shaping the stories and teachings that were eventually written down. In ancient times, many cultures relied on the spoken word to pass down important history, traditions, and beliefs from one generation to the next. It is possible that the stories and teachings of the Bible were passed down orally before they were eventually written down. However, ultimately it was the Divine inspiration of the Holy Spirit that ensured the accuracy and truthfulness of the Biblical writings.
How did Moses know what to write? (Read II Peter 1:21) What part might oral tradition have played?
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