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Ask NT Wright Anything
#199 Can we trust the Christmas Narratives? Responding to questions about Christmas and Bart Erhman on the historical Jesus (Replay)
Dec 21, 2023
Tom Wright discusses the reliability of the Christmas narratives, the dating of the gospels, and the ascension of Jesus. They emphasize understanding cultural context, explore different perspectives on the historical Jesus, and examine the selective nature of the gospel accounts. They also address criticisms of the Bible's reliability and discuss Peter's calling.
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- The birth narratives in Matthew and Luke are not inventions and are considered true despite skepticism.
- The reliability of the New Testament is supported by thousands of secure manuscripts dating back to the early centuries.
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