Nuanced
Included in traditional German Bibles; content affirmed; textual origin uncertain
The Longer Ending is included in the Luther Bible used in Amish worship, so it is received as Scripture and its content affirmed. The Amish are aware that textual evidence is mixed regarding the original manuscript tradition, yet treat it pragmatically as part of their received biblical text.
For the Amish, the focus is on the teaching rather than on textual criticism. If a Bible includes Mark 16:9-20, its content is affirmed and used in preaching and discipleship.
Key Distinctions
- Textual status:
- uncertain in earliest MSS; included in traditional German Bibles
- Canonical status:
- received as Scripture in Amish use; content affirmed
- Theological value:
Scripture References
Sources
- Luther Bible (traditional Amish Bible); textual evidence in modern scholarship