Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman
Bart and the Bible: What Made Bart Ehrman Change His View on Biblical Inerrancy
Nov 1, 2022
Dr. Ehrman's view on the Bible changed after studying Greek manuscripts, discussing textual variations, historical examination, and personal reflections on their journey from evangelical Christian to agnostic.
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- The study of textual variants in the New Testament manuscripts raises questions about the inerrancy of the Bible and highlights the human process of copying and writing books.
- Contradictions and errors in the Bible challenge the belief in biblical inerrancy, revealing its human authorship and transmission.
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The Significance of Textual Variants
Textual variants in the New Testament manuscripts have led scholars to study the original texts to understand the inspired words of the authors. The search for the original text is important for scholars and those who view the Bible as the word of God. The existence of variants highlights the human process of copying and writing books, leading scholars to question the inerrancy of the Bible. The study of textual variants also sheds light on the theology and beliefs of early Christians as reflected in the changes made by scribes.
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