New Testament theology begins with a recoverable text. Textual criticism establishes wording by evidence so interpretation rests on what the authors wrote.
Interplay Between New Testament Textual Criticism and Theological Interpretation
The Complexity of Textual Variants in the New Testament
This text discusses the preservation of the New Testament, emphasizing the importance of manuscript evidence and the presence of textual variants resulting from human copying.
Since the 1990s, How Has Lower (Textual) Criticism Begun Following in the Footsteps of Higher (Biblical) Criticism?
Discover how New Testament textual criticism has lost its way since the 1990s, as lower criticism has followed in the footsteps of higher criticism. Learn about the coherence-based genealogical method, which emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical and cultural context of the text and the social context of the manuscripts. Explore the changing definition and goal of New Testament textual criticism.
