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Reliability of the New Testament

Posted in Biblical Resources:, Biblical Studies, Historical Jesus, Robert on April 21, 2008 | No Comments »

The issue of the reliability of the New Testament manuscripts has garnered more interest recently over the controversial book Misquoting Jesus by Dr. Bart Ehrman. I read the book a year ago and was very disturbed by Dr. Ehrman’s presentation of the textual evidence. I was even more disturbed that he claims core doctrines taught [...]

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Great Resource

Posted in Biblical Resources:, Biblical Studies, Laurie on January 10, 2008 | No Comments »

If you are interested in taking seminary type classes from some world class profs, but don’t have the time or the money or a seminary near you, then you might find this resource as interesting as I have. The Biblical Training Institute offers seminary level courses given by professors like Craig Blomberg  and John Piper [...]

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Tools of the Trade

Posted in Biblical Resources:, Biblical Studies, Durham, Robert on December 5, 2007 | 3 Comments »

What is an early Christmas to a NT postgrad student? ….
Receiving in the mail two different kinds of Greek Bible tools! If you are interested in either:
1) translating & interpreting the New Testament AND/OR 2) learning to read the New Testament in the original language, then read on
Almost three weeks ago, I ordered [...]

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Why Durham University?

Posted in Biblical Studies, Durham, Robert, The Move on August 6, 2007 | 3 Comments »

When I’ve told folks that my family and I are going overseas so that I may pursue a Ph.D. in Theology and Religion focusing on New Testament studies, I’ve received a number of questions. Such as:
1. Why a Ph.D.?
2. What do you plan to do with the degree?
3. Why go to Britain?
4. Why Durham University?
To [...]

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Historical Jesus

Posted in Biblical Studies, Robert on June 14, 2007 | 9 Comments »

Dear AtheistJew,
The comment thread from “A Missed Opportunity” post has generated two separate topics: the case for/against evolution and the historicity of Jesus (including the reliability of the New Testament). For the sake of clarity, I’m starting a new post regarding the latter. The discussion regarding evolution will continue on “A Missed Opportunity” post.
In [...]

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