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This means they are actually much later than the Greek texts used in the modern translations, such as the Alexandrian Codex Vaticanus and Codex Sinaiticus. We are reminded that Erasmus was working with only a handful of Greek texts, that they were all late ( tenth century at the earliest ) and all Byzantine, coming to Erasmus primarily from scholars of Byzantium fleeing the Turks. His discussion on Erasmus’ Greek New Testament, the basis of the Textus Receptus, is a highlight for me and is a great supplement to material I had encountered in a previous seminary course. If it is word-for-word it is not a translation. Against these, and against the contrasting backdrop of Bart Erhman’s exaggerated skeptical critiques, Wallace demonstrates the validity and accuracy of the New Testament in general and, in particular, of the so-called modern translations. On translational philosophies Wallace articulates very well a point about word-for- word translations that resonates with me there is no such thing, he says. The teaching is set often in response to advocates of the KJV-only, textus receptus, and majority-text schools of thought. Mostly, though, it is a fascinating exploration of the accuracy of that transmission and a study on the art and science of textual criticism. This course falls generally in the category of bibliology, assumes the inspiration and inerrancy of the autographs, and discusses the transmission of the New Testament and even the significance of the materials used in its production. He is also an engaging speaker and educator. He obviously loves the material and has intimate, firsthand knowledge of it. He is a Bible scholar, professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, author, executive director at the Centre for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts, and one of the chief editors behind my favourite online Bible, the NetBible. We had a scribal mistake in the originals and are trying to correct it in the copies!ĭan Wallace’s Credo Course on Textual Criticism is deep, detailed, and entertaining.

*Although lesson 36 is labeled 37, there are really only 36 sessions total. Some Famous Textual Problems: Mark 16:9-20 This topic is crucial for every Christian.ġ. Introduction to New Testament Textual Criticismĥ. Recent Attempts to Change the Goals of NT Textual CriticismĦ. Materials and Methods in Making Ancient Booksħ. The Materials Used Making a Codex ManuscriptĨ. A Brief History of the Transmission of the Textĩ. The Role of the Canon in Shaping the NT Textġ1. Illustrations of Scribal Corruptions (Part 1)ġ2. Illustrations of Scribal Corruptions (Part 2)ġ3. Some Famous Manuscripts: Papyri (Part 1)ġ4. Some Famous Manuscripts: Papyri (Part 2)ġ5. Some Famous Manuscripts: Majuscules (Part 1)ġ6. Some Famous Manuscripts: Majuscules (Part 2)Ģ0. Textus Receptus/Doctrine of Preservation (Part 1)Ģ1. Textus Receptus/Doctrine of Preservation (Part 2)Ģ2. Tischendorf and the Discovery of Sinaiticus (Part 1)Ģ3. Tischendorf and the Discovery of Sinaiticus (Part 2)Ģ4. History of NT Textual Criticism Since the TRĢ9. Some Famous Textual Problems (Part 1)ģ0. Some Famous Textual Problems (Part 2)ģ1. Some Famous Textual Problems (Part 3)ģ2. Some Famous Textual Problems: Matthew 24:36ģ3. Some Famous Textual Problems: John 7:53-8:11ģ4.

Without the New Testament we don’t have a reliable message about Jesus. The New Testament is heavily attacked in our culture today.

Wallace will devote more than 30 sessions taking you through the rock-solid reliability of the New Testament.