Recovering the original New Testament wording rests on early manuscripts, disciplined documentary weighting, and sober analysis of scribal habits.
The Path to the Original: Ascertaining the Wording of New Testament Texts
Textual Criticism and Bible Translation: Establishing the Text and Rendering the Meaning
Textual criticism establishes what the New Testament authors wrote; translation then renders that established text accurately and transparently for readers.
The Process and Principles of New Testament Textual Criticism
How New Testament textual criticism restores the earliest attainable text by prioritizing documentary evidence while using internal evidence as a supplement.
Scribes and Language Use in the Graeco-Roman World
How scribes, education, and multilingual Greek registers in the Graeco-Roman world shaped copying habits and New Testament textual forms.
The Preservation of Pauline Vocabulary in the Manuscripts
Paul’s vocabulary has been remarkably preserved across centuries, demonstrating the fidelity of early scribes and the providential preservation of the inspired text.
Scribal Awareness of Sacred Names in Revelation: The Treatment of the Divine Name and Christological Titles in Early Manuscripts
Early scribes of Revelation revered divine names through consistent nomina sacra, preserving the holiness of God and Christ in the text.
Has the New Testament Been Corrupted? The Truth About Its Transmission, Variants, and Restoration
Despite early scribal errors, the New Testament has not been lost but faithfully restored through rigorous textual criticism and abundant manuscript evidence.
Textual Variants in Matthew 15: A Detailed Analysis of the Manuscript Evidence
A comprehensive textual analysis of Matthew 15 reveals early manuscript support for the original readings and common scribal expansions or harmonizations.
Text and Tradition: How We Can Use the New Testament Manuscripts in Early Christian Studies
The early manuscript tradition allows us to reconstruct the original New Testament text and build reliable conclusions about early Christian belief and practice.
Erasmus and the Textus Receptus: The Greek Text Behind the King James Version and Its Impact on New Testament Textual Criticism
Erasmus’ Greek New Testament became the basis of the Textus Receptus, which underlies the KJV. However, its limited manuscript base led to several non-original readings.
