Tag: Manuscript

  • The Ketef Hinnom Silver Scrolls: Earliest Biblical Text

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    Matthew Frisbee
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    One of the most remarkable archaeological discoveries is the Ketef Hinnom silver scrolls. These tiny scrolls, dating to the 7th century BCE, contain the Priestly Blessing from Numbers 6:24–26, making them the oldest surviving texts directly quoting the Hebrew Bible. Their discovery shows that Israelite religious practices and sacred texts were already established centuries before…

  • New Testament Manuscript Reliability: Comparison to Other Ancient Works

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    Matthew Frisbee
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    When historians evaluate the reliability of ancient writings, they use textual criticism to determine how reliably a surving copy represents the original. In this process, historians typically ask three main questions: By these standards, the Bible — especially the New Testament — surpasses every other ancient work. 📚 Manuscript Comparison: New Testament vs. Classical Works…