How to read this blog!

These discussions between Alan and Jace need to be read sequentially. You just think they don't make much sense, try reading them out of order! We have named each blog in the following manner:
#1 -Title of Blog
#2- Title of Blog

Etcetera. Once a topic is started by Alan or Jace they will keep that topic as the "Title of Blog" followed by a Post #. The Post # will dictate where, sequentially, a given post belongs in the timeline. For now, it's not an issue. Simply scroll to the bottom and read upwards. Still, we are initiating this library system in the hopes it will one day be necessary!

Enjoy....

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

#38 The Gospels as History Post #2

So - you're asking me to drive this part of the discussion, which has actually slowed me down a bit. It's surprisingly easier to respond to you. Interesting.

Anyway, I want to talk about the gospels. For me, this is really the starting place for any evidentiary approach to a Christian apologetic. 1) Do the texts, as we now have them, match what was originally written? If yes, 2) Do the texts represent a reliable record of the events they describe? 3) If yes, is Jesus the Lord of Heaven and Earth?

Here's how I would like to approach things in the first section. This ok with you?

1) Do the gospels, as we now have them, match what was originally written?
  • What extant canonical manuscripts or fragments are available?
  • What is their date?
  • What variants exist and what is their relevance?
  • Does textual criticism give us accurate access to the original autographs?
  • What about translation issues?
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