Is the New Testament Reliable?
The Sean McDowell Show
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Textual Variants in New Testament Manuscripts
The chapter explores the issue of textual variation in the New Testament manuscripts, emphasizing both the insignificant nature of most variants and the importance of scholarly debate on variants that potentially impact meaning. It discusses specific examples from 1 Thessalonians 2:7 and Romans 5:1, highlighting the potential errors made by scribes during the copying process. The chapter also emphasizes the role of textual criticism in understanding the text's original meaning.
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