How scribes, education, and multilingual Greek registers in the Graeco-Roman world shaped copying habits and New Testament textual forms.
Scribes and Language Use in the Graeco-Roman World
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.
