
Nelson Hsieh
Research Associate for Text and Language at Tyndale House and part of the New Testament team. His doctoral work compared the Tyndale House Greek New Testament with the Nestle-Aland edition.
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Jan 16, 2025 • 36min
S5E1: What is a manuscript and why should we study them?
Dirk Jongkind, Vice Principal Academic at Tyndale House with decades of experience on the Greek New Testament, and Nelson Hsieh, a Research Associate focused on early manuscript punctuation, dive deep into the world of New Testament manuscripts. They discuss what defines a manuscript and why their study is crucial for understanding biblical texts. Learn about the challenges of accurate copying, the excitement of uncovering unpublished ancient manuscripts, and how the reliability of these texts compares to other historical writings.

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Feb 20, 2025 • 33min
S5E6: What does textual criticism look like today?
Dirk Jongkind and Nelson Hsieh, both academics at Tyndale House, delve into the fascinating world of textual criticism. They explore how modern scholars navigate the intricate variations between biblical manuscripts. The duo highlights historical challenges faced by Protestant scholars and the evolving methodologies that enhance our understanding today. They also discuss the challenges of transcription, revealing how scribe errors impact biblical texts. Cultural implications and translation nuances are examined, particularly using Mark 1:41 as a case study.

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Jan 30, 2025 • 39min
S5E3: Major NT manuscripts and their impact on modern day Bibles
Dirk Jongkind and Nelson Hsieh, both members of the New Testament team at Tyndale House, dive into the world of major New Testament manuscripts like Codex Vaticanus and Codex Sinaiticus. They discuss how these ancient texts influence today's Bible translations and tackle the intricacies of textual criticism. The duo highlights the art of manuscript production, the challenges scribes faced, and the unique qualities of significant manuscripts, revealing their historical importance and implications for modern biblical interpretations.

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Mar 6, 2025 • 31min
S5E8: How did chapter divisions get into the New Testament?
Nelson Hsieh, a Research Associate at Tyndale House working on the Tyndale House Greek New Testament, joins Tony Watkins to delve into the fascinating evolution of chapter divisions in the New Testament. They uncover how these divisions shape our understanding of scripture and examine the historical methods scribes used to create paragraph distinctions. From Eusebius's influence to the innovative formatting found in ancient manuscripts, their discussion reveals the complexities and quirks behind how we read the Bible today.

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Feb 13, 2025 • 30min
S5E5: What role did textual criticism play in the reformation?
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.