The Early Manuscripts of the New Testament

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How close is our current Bible to the original and earliest writings? What does it mean that the gospels sometimes record events in different ways? Are they contradictions? Did the early scribes make mistakes as they hand copied original documents? These questions and more were discussed by a panel of distinguished participants. The panel discussion proceeded the lecture by Dr. William Mounce, entitled "Statistics Don't Lie, or Do They?"

Panel Participants:

Jeff Cate – Professor of New Testament, California Baptist University, Riverside, CA. Dr. Cate received his degrees from Samford University and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Some areas of interest are Greek manuscripts, the Gospel of Mark and the Revelation of John.

Elijah Hixson - Research Fellow, Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts, Plano, TX

Randy Richards - Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, FL. Dr. Richards received his degrees from Texas Wesleyan College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has taught in several US states and Indonesia. He is the author of numerous books.

Mark Lanier – (Moderator) Trial Attorney, Bible Teacher, Author, & Founder of LTL

[juanmilian]

The most encouraging aspect of this panel discussion is the lack of agreement...remember, the past can only be recorded, it can not be replicated...

[MrTJA]

When you put out videos, please check the audio level. It is difficult to hear what is been said. Anything preventing you from using a PA system when conducting such programs?

[pierrelabounty]

I think there was scribal notation with oral traditions working working together. I am sure scribes took notes for censure as well.

[michealferrell]

Where can I go or are any of these guys countering the recent arguments from Dr Riddle ?

Early in the video, the coordinator totally misrepresents Bart Ehrman's position. He claims that Bart holds the position that errors in the Bible means there is no God. That it not Bart's position at all. He lost his faith for different reasons. I have specifically heard him say that it is possible for God to have given us a Bible that is not inerrent.

Where Bart differs from most Christians is that he recognizes limitations on our ability to know historical facts, whereas many Christians claim to know those facts for sure. Secondly, he draws deductions or "most likely scenarios" that are at odds with the traditional views on the matter taken by mainstream Christianity. He does so employing rigorous historical criteria, rather than simply adopting and defending the traditional church view.

[juliuswambete]

So, which part is God's and which is human? Where are the boundaries?

[wipinitboss]

The panel and host continually refer to the "Septuagint" although none of this tome is ancient, it is actually recent, circa 100-400.

[Erik_Danley]

This was fantastic as usual until the very last statement. I don’t get the constant drumbeat of the worldly DEI messaging. I don’t care if a panelist has purple skin, 3 legs, and is from Venus. I just want knowledgeable, qualified, Godly people up there. Isn’t that enough?