Revisiting the Corruption of the New Testament: Manuscript, Patristic, and Apocryphal Evidence (Text and Canon of the New Testament)

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Revisiting the Corruption of the New Testament marks the debut of The Text and Canon of the New Testament series, expertly curated by Daniel B. Wallace. This inaugural volume delves into the intricate realm of textual criticism, probing the extent to which scribes, who meticulously copied manuscripts by hand, altered the original texts. With the exception of one chapter, which ventures into the textual complexities of the early apocryphal work, the Gospel of Thomas, the remaining chapters concentrate on the nuances of New Testament textual criticism. The book commences with a comprehensive transcription of Wallace's engaging presentation at the Fourth Annual Greer-Heard Forum, where he engaged in a lively debate with Bart Ehrman on the trustworthiness of New Testament manuscripts. Subsequent chapters feature Adam Messer's exploration of patristic evidence surrounding the enigmatic phrase "nor the Son" in Matthew 24:36, Philip Miller's examination of the principle that the most unorthodox reading is often the most authentic, and Matthew Morgan's analysis of the rare Sabellian reading in John 1:1c, as seen in two Greek manuscripts. Timothy Ricchuiti embarks on a fascinating investigation of the textual history of the Gospel of Thomas, scrutinizing the Coptic text and Greek fragments to uncover the earliest layers of this ancient work. Finally, Brian Wright meticulously assesses the textual reliability of passages where Jesus is referred to as God, concluding that the textual evidence merely reinforces what is already established through other means. Revisiting the Corruption of the New Testament is poised to become an indispensable resource for scholars and researchers working in the fields of textual criticism, early Christianity, New Testament apocrypha, and patristics, making a significant contribution to the ongoing discourse on the reliability of New Testament manuscripts.

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Adam Messer

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Tim Ricchuiti

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Brian Wright

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Philip Miller

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Matthew Morgan

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Daniel B. Wallace

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