
#199 Can we trust the Christmas Narratives? Responding to questions about Christmas and Bart Erhman on the historical Jesus (Replay)
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Exploring Historical Bias and the Reliability of the New Testament
Historical sources are often written by individuals with their own agendas, and this applies to all historical texts. The same goes for the New Testament, but the abundance of ancient manuscripts provides a solid basis for understanding its reliability. Unlike many other ancient texts, the New Testament has numerous manuscripts, making it more secure. Although there may be occasional uncertainties, the overall reliability of the New Testament text is considerable.
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