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Faith, Scripture, & The Holy Land: A Journey Through Biblical History With William Varner

Finding Genius Podcast

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Gospels, Manuscripts, and the Transition to Codex

This chapter explores the distinct features of the Gospel of Matthew, its Jewish cultural context, and the implications of its authorship by a tax collector. It also examines the historical journey of biblical texts from papyrus scrolls to codex format, highlighting the practical advancements for early Christians in accessing scripture. Additionally, the chapter discusses the copying processes of early Christian texts and the continuity of the Gospel message despite the challenges of manuscript preservation.

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