Tyndale House Podcast S5E5: What role did textual criticism play in the reformation?
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Feb 13, 2025 Dirk Jongkind, Academic Vice Principal at Tyndale House, and Nelson Hsieh, Research Associate in New Testament Text and Language, delve into the pivotal role of textual criticism during the Reformation. They discuss how manuscript variations influenced theological debates and the emergence of 'sola scriptura.' The conversation highlights the tension between Greek and Latin texts, Martin Luther's contributions, and the printing press's impact. Lastly, they emphasize the ongoing relevance of engaging with original biblical languages for effective ministry.
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Medieval Textual Awareness
- Medieval scholars noted textual variants in New Testament manuscripts, evidenced by marginal notes.
- The 14th-century Byzantine KR text became a widely copied standard Greek text edition.
Greek vs Latin Scripture Authority
- The Reformation centered debates on whether Greek or Latin scripture was authoritative.
- Reformers preferred Greek texts, contrasting with the Catholic Church's Latin Vulgate mandate.
Rise of Latin Scriptures
- Latin became the dominant Bible language in the Western Church from the 4th century onward.
- Greek remained in use mainly in the Eastern Orthodox tradition for centuries.