The Criterion of Embarrassment is an oft-used historical tool by those who seek to authenticate and validate the New Testament Gospels insofar as they are understood as historical literature. However, a thoughtful review of this historical tool in light of… Read More ›
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The Inscriptio of the Gospel Attributed to Matthew
For many Christians the authorial identity behind the first Gospel (as per the Augustinian order), commonly attributed to Matthew usually appears to be a matter of little or no concern. This is in part due to the inscriptio of the… Read More ›
A Variant of One Letter
Can one letter make a difference? Over the years I have demonstrated various textual issues with the New Testament. One of the more common questions I am frequently asked is to what extent a variant of one letter can impact… Read More ›
Graphic: NT Reliability Comparison to Ancient Documents
Question: This image has often been used to demonstrate the reliability of the New Testament. What is your response to this? Answer: This infographic relies on two of the three defective principles that beginners make when it comes to textual criticism, namely… Read More ›
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