Discover Papias's insights on the origins of Matthew and Mark. His early testimony shapes our understanding of the Gospels.
PAPIAS (c. 60-135 A.D.) and the Gospels of Matthew and Mark
THE UNKNOWN GOSPEL: Egerton Papyrus 2
The Egerton Gospel (British Library Egerton Papyrus 2) refers to a collection of three papyrus fragments of a codex of a previously unknown gospel, found in Egypt and sold to the British Museum in 1934; the physical fragments are to be dated to about 150 C.E. What does the nomina sacra tell us? And how has a simple hooked apostrophe impacted two of our earliest manuscripts for many new textual scholars?
The Synoptic Gospels In Early Christianity: Why Is the Preferred Choice the Testimony to the Priority of the Gospel of Matthew?
The Enlightenment and its spawning of historical-critical methodologies—particularly that aspect of the system called "Source Criticism"—marked the beginning of the end of the priority of the Gospel of Matthew.
How Can We Courageously Deal With Bible Difficulties?
Courageously facing Bible difficulties means honesty, humility, Scripture-based study, prayer, and confidence in Jehovah’s inerrant Word.
Legal Terms as to How We Should Objectively View Bible Evidence
Legal standards help us weigh Bible evidence objectively, showing Scripture’s reliability through witness, prophecy, manuscripts, and reason.
What Do We Know About Paul’s Professional Scribe, Tertius?
Was Tertius just a hired scribe, or did he grapple with the theological depths alongside the Apostle? Imagine him keeping pace with Paul's passionate dictations, his reed pen a conduit for ideas that reshaped the world. Did he, too, feel the tremor of inspiration, his understanding subtly influencing the flow of ink on parchment? These are the whispers hiding in the margins of Romans. Join us as we turn the page, delve into the shadows of history, and uncover the fascinating tale of Tertius – the man who, in giving voice to another, may have etched his own legacy alongside the Apostle's.
