GotQuestions.org Podcast What is textual criticism? Is the text of the Bible reliable? - GotQuestions.org Podcast Episode 44
Nov 1, 2021
Dive into the fascinating world of textual criticism! Discover how scholars examine manuscripts to uncover Bible authenticity. Learn why certain disputed passages, like the story of the adulterous woman, don't threaten core Christian beliefs. Find out how variations in the Gospel of Mark and Acts have emerged over time. Plus, insights on manuscript differences between older texts and the King James Version will surprise you! Ultimately, the discussion highlights confidence in Scripture's preservation despite textual debates.
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Textual Criticism Is About Accuracy Not Attack
- Textual criticism examines manuscript differences to determine original wording, not to undermine Scripture.
- Many disputed passages don't affect core Christian doctrines because other passages cover the same truths.
Personal Reaction To Bracketed Verses
- Kevin recalled being unsettled when he found bracketed passages in his New King James Bible as a teen.
- He later accepted textual notes as helpful clues to original wording rather than threats to faith.
How A Marginal Note Entered John 5
- Kevin told how John 5:3–4 likely began as a marginal explanation about an angel stirring the pool.
- Scribes later copied the margin into the text, which explains why early Greek manuscripts lack it.