
Trustworthy
Thirteen Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament
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How do we know the New Testament is reliable?
It matters—but discussions on whether the New Testament is historically accurate can be tedious and overwhelming. We want to be confident that the reports in the New Testament are true and dependable, but scholarly discussions around the authenticity of the events recounted in Scripture can be challenging to navigate.
Dr. Ben Shaw provides the clear introduction we've needed for understanding the New Testament's historical reliability. In his book, Trustworthy, he systematically surveys key issues related to New Testament reliability and provides guidance for those setting out to explore the evidence. Concise, to-the-point chapters equip listeners to answer the challenging questions one encounters when discussing the credibility of the New Testament. Addressing a wide variety of evidence including archaeology, authorship, text criticism, and non-Christian sources, Shaw leads listeners through the key scholarly topics related to New Testament reliability.
Here's the truth: we can trust the New Testament not only for its historical accuracy but also as a guide to life.
©2024 Benjamin Charles Fox Shaw (P)2024 eChristianListeners also enjoyed...
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