Is the Bible reliable? How do we know if the modern Bible is the same as the original ancient writings? Isn’t the Bible just a copy of a copy, or a translation of a translation? We are going to discuss all these questions and more in today’s episode!
Biblical References:
Exodus 24:3–4
Hebrews 1:1–2
John 18:31–33, 37–38
Luke 9:44
Isaiah 53:3-6
Extra-Biblical References:
Frank Turek & Norman Geisler, I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist
On Old Testament writings and manuscripts - Transmission of the Biblical Text - World Video Bible School
Compare the Dead Sea Scroll book of Isaiah to modern version - http://dss.collections.imj.org.il/chapters_pg
On Direct Translation & Manuscripts
Bruce M. Metzger & Bart D. Ehrman, The Text of the New Testament: Its Transmission, Corruption, and Restoration (Oxford University Press, 2005).
F. F. Bruce, The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable? (Eerdmans, 2003).
Daniel B. Wallace, Revisiting the Corruption of the New Testament (Kregel, 2011).
On Translation Philosophy
Gordon D. Fee & Mark L. Strauss, How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth (Zondervan, 2007).
Leland Ryken, The Word of God in English: Criteria for Excellence in Bible Translation (Crossway, 2002).
On Checks and Balances (Translation Committees)
