In “The Autographs: the Letters and Writings that Started It All,” we explore the concept of autographs—the original manuscripts of the New Testament. Discover the nature of these ancient texts and learn how scholars trace the history of surviving manuscripts back to the original writings of the apostles. A small fee helps cover the costContinue reading Text to Translation: The Story of the New Testament (Lunch Session 1) →

In “The Canon: the Essential and Authoritative New Testament”, we trace the journey from Jesus’ time to the establishment of the 27-book New Testament canon. Learn about the historical and theological reasons behind why these particular books were chosen and what criteria determined their inclusion. If you missed the earlier sessions, don't that that stopContinue reading Text to Translation: The Story of the New Testament (Lunch Session 2) →

In “The Manuscripts: the Copies that Bear Witness to the Christian Message,” we discuss the manuscripts that have preserved the New Testament text through the ages. This presentation will address key questions: What are our manuscripts? What evidence do we still have? What is the nature of that evidence? You will learn how these foundationalContinue reading Text to Translation: The Story of the New Testament (Lunch Session 3) →

In “The Manuscript Contents: the Words the Scribes Labored to Preserve,” we explore what the Greek New Testament manuscripts actually contain, and what insights can they provide about the New Testament text, its historical development, and its transmission over time. If you missed the earlier sessions, don't that that stop you! We promise you won'tContinue reading Text to Translation: The Story of the New Testament (Lunch Session 4) →