Text and Time: A Reformed Approach to New Testament Textual Criticism
Edward F. Hills & Mary E. Hills Mueller
Language: English
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Publisher: Christian Research Press
Published: May 24, 2018
Description:
Throughout the ages the Gospel message has remained unchanged: Jesus Christ, the divine Saviour, has paid the penalty for man’s sins. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus Christ has redeemed those who by faith repent of sin and claim Him as Lord.
For the Christian, Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection is foundational, verified in holy Scripture. Scripture affirms the Gospel record, declaring it authentic and true (Ps. 119:160). Scripture also states that the word of our God shall stand for ever (Isa. 40:8).
Thus, providential preservation of Scripture is ordained by God and must have occurred in the transmission of the Greek New Testament manuscripts. For if holy Scripture is indeed authentic and true, why would God not preserve it actively as He promised?
Text and Time: A Reformed Approach to Textual Criticism applies the logic of Christian faith and divine providential preservation to textual criticism, tracing extant Greek New Testament manuscripts from the early Christian church and noting their impact upon modern Bible translations.
In defending the integrity of the Textus Receptus and all faithful translations of it, Dr. Hills emphasizes the importance of maximum certainty in the past manuscript record, as opposed to uncertainty posed in the quest of a future manuscript record. Maximum certainty in the past manuscript record authenticates the death and resurrection of Christ, verifies the past testimony of the saints as they worshiped the risen Christ and attests His future return as Christ the Victorious King (Rev. 22:13).
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