Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 1107 What if archaeologists discover an ancient manuscript that contradicts what we believe? Could a new find overturn Christian doctrine? Should we be nervous about what might turn up next? The Question in Context This question arises periodically, especially when media outlets sensationalise manuscript discoveries. “Gospel of Judas Found!” “Secret Scripture Changes Christianity!” Headlines…
Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 1108 The Hebrew text of the Old Testament has dots and dashes beneath and above the consonants, vowel points that tell us how to pronounce the words. When were these added? Did the original authors include them, or were they added later? And if they were added later, does this affect how we understand…
Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 1109 You sometimes hear people talk about the “Textus Receptus” as the authentic Greek New Testament. What is it, where did it come from, and should we consider it the definitive text of the New Testament? The Name and Its Origin The term “Textus Receptus” is Latin for “received text.” It refers to a…