Just and Sinner Podcast The Reliability of Scripture
Sep 10, 2018
Dive into a fascinating lecture on the reliability of Scripture! Explore common critiques, like the 'copies of copies' argument, and discover how early manuscript preservation plays a crucial role in its credibility. Insightful comparisons with other ancient texts reveal the Bible's superior manuscript evidence. Learn about significant finds, such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, and how fulfilled prophecies bolster trust in biblical texts. This engaging discussion invites you to rethink the foundations of your faith and the historical context of Scripture!
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“Copies Of Copies” Is Misleading
- Criticism that the Bible is just “copies of copies of copies” is a common cultural meme but lacks substance.
- Dr. Jordan Cooper argues that this claim misunderstands manuscript transmission and misleads people online.
Original Manuscripts Aren’t Necessary
- We should not expect original autographs of ancient works to survive for millennia.
- Dr. Jordan Cooper asserts that God’s preservation and abundant early copies make the Bible reliably transmitted.
Manuscript Quantity Strongly Favors NT
- The New Testament has thousands of manuscripts while other ancient works have far fewer.
- Dr. Jordan Cooper highlights 5,600+ New Testament manuscripts versus ~600 for Homer’s Iliad as compelling attestation.
