What the layman should know about textual criticism (2): History
Prof. Douglas Kuiper provides a historical overview of New Testament textual criticism, beginning with its origins in the Reformation era and early practitioners like Erasmus and Robert Estienne. The article emphasizes the importance of sound methodology and godly presuppositions in textual critical work, warning against approaches that undermine Scripture's authority and integrity. This resource is valuable for laypeople seeking to understand how scholars determine the original biblical text while maintaining confidence in God's Word.
Previous article in this series: December 1, 2023, p. 130. We saw last time that New Testament textual criticism is the scholarly work of comparing the readings of currently available Greek manuscripts of the New Testament, observing the differences in their readings, and trying to explain those differences, in order to determine as best as possible which Greek words the Holy Spirit originally inspired. We also noted that the work of textual criticism is not inherently wrong. It is good when...
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