The Bible: Who Wrote It, Who Changed It, and How It Shaped History and War

The Bible is one of the most influential books in human history—but it was never just one book. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the full historical timeline of the Bible, from ancient oral traditions and early Hebrew texts to Greek translations like the Septuagint, the formation of the New Testament canon, and the Latin Vulgate. Learn how the Bible was written over centuries, translated across languages, and shaped by powerful figures including Jerome, Johannes Gutenberg, Martin Luther, and King James I. Discover how access to scripture changed with the printing press and how translation sparked the Protestant Reformation. We also dive into how different interpretations of the Bible contributed to major historical conflicts like the Thirty Years’ War and the French Wars of Religion, showing how control over religious texts influenced politics, power, and society. This episode blends history, translation, religion, and conflict to reveal how the Bible evolved over time—and how its interpretation helped shape the world we live in today.

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