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Jesus, Contradicted: Why There are Gospel Differences (w/ Mike Licona)

The Sean McDowell Show

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Gospel Discrepancies and Inerrancy

This chapter examines the nature of discrepancies in the Gospels and their impact on interpretations of biblical inspiration and inerrancy. By analyzing the centurion's servant narrative and comparing storytelling techniques in Matthew and Plutarch, it argues that simplifications in the text serve a communicative purpose rather than indicating error. Additionally, the chapter discusses the complexities of biblical inerrancy, exploring varying scholarly perspectives on compositional devices and their implications for scriptural authority.

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