Mrs. Rafaela Hintz
Dec 29, 2024
Did Cornelius van der Steen actually memorize the Bible?
There is an old tale about Cornelius van der Steen attempting to become a Jesuit and being required to memorize the entire Bible. However, I have been unable to find much information about this story. Can anyone provide more details or clarify the accuracy of this account?
3 Answers
from a person who worked one year in teaching at a Jesuit University …
This is the first time I heard such a tale.
Could someone memorize the Sermon of the Mount (Matthew 5 to 7)? Sure.
Could someone memorize everything in the Bible on the life of Moses? Sure.
While many parts could be memorized in their entirety, the Bible is a very long book. I find it difficult to believe that anyone could memorize everything.
You might want to contact a Jesuit University and present your question (requesting some evidence if they were to say “yes”).
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