Is the Bible reliable? How do we know if the modern Bible is the same as the original ancient writings? Isn’t the Bible just a copy of a copy, or a translation of a translation? We are going to discuss all these questions and more in today’s episode!

Biblical References: 

• Exodus 24:3–4

• Hebrews 1:1–2

• John 18:31–33, 37–38

• Luke 9:44

• Isaiah 53:3-6
  

Extra-Biblical References:

• Frank Turek & Norman Geisler, I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist

• On Old Testament writings and manuscripts - Transmission of the Biblical Text - World Video Bible School

• Compare the Dead Sea Scroll book of Isaiah to modern version - http://dss.collections.imj.org.il/chapters_pg 

On Direct Translation & Manuscripts

• Bruce M. Metzger & Bart D. Ehrman, The Text of the New Testament: Its Transmission, Corruption, and Restoration (Oxford University Press, 2005).

• F. F. Bruce, The New Testament Documents: Are They Reliable? (Eerdmans, 2003).

• Daniel B. Wallace, Revisiting the Corruption of the New Testament (Kregel, 2011).
  

On Translation Philosophy

• Gordon D. Fee & Mark L. Strauss, How to Choose a Translation for All Its Worth (Zondervan, 2007).

• Leland Ryken, The Word of God in English: Criteria for Excellence in Bible Translation (Crossway, 2002).
  

On Checks and Balances (Translation Committees)

• • NIV Bible Translation Committee info: NIV Translation Philosophy
  • ESV Translation Committee: Crossway’s ESV Translation Overview