Jehovah preserved Scripture through faithful copying, manuscript evidence, ancient versions, and restoration by textual criticism.
The Preservation of Scripture
Biblical Manuscripts in the Digital Age: A New Horizon in Old Testament Textual Criticism
Digital manuscript study strengthens confidence in the Hebrew Old Testament by clarifying evidence, variants, and Masoretic preservation.
Ancient Royal Archives and the Old Testament: The Library of Ashurbanipal and Biblical Background
Ashurbanipal’s archives illuminate Assyrian power, ancient scribal culture, and the historical world of the Old Testament.
Who Were Westcott and Hort? A Thorough Examination of Their Role in New Testament Textual Criticism
Westcott and Hort were 19th-century scholars who advanced New Testament textual criticism by favoring Alexandrian manuscripts over the Byzantine text.
The Feasibility of Eclectic Editions of the Hebrew Old Testament
The Masoretic Text remains the gold standard for Hebrew Scripture, but careful textual discernment allows for conservative eclectic revisions when warranted.
Printed and Scholarly Editions of the Hebrew Bible Text
The article traces the evolution and significance of printed and scholarly editions of the Hebrew Bible, highlighting key figures and technological advancements.
Textus Receptus: The History, Influence, and Limitations of the Received Text of the Greek New Testament
The Textus Receptus originated from Erasmus's work as a printed Greek New Testament, shaping Protestant translations despite significant textual limitations.
Reading New Testament Books in Early Churches: Scribal and Ecclesiastical Practices
The early Christian church emphasized public reading of Scripture, blending Jewish traditions with apostolic writings for community instruction.
The Codex and New Testament Collections: The Formation, Circulation, and Canonical Role of Early Christian Bookmaking
The early adoption of the codex by Christians significantly shaped the transmission, collection, and canonization of New Testament writings.
The Consonantal Text: Development, Stabilization, and Authority in the Transmission of the Hebrew Bible
The article examines the consonantal text of the Hebrew Bible, its historical evolution, preservation, and significance, particularly through rabbinic and Masoretic traditions.
