In this episode of the Truthful Hope Podcast, host Jacob Vazquez engages with Dr. Ben Shaw to explore the reliability of the New Testament. They discuss the historical evidence supporting the New Testament, the significance of early manuscripts, and the importance of textual criticism. Dr. Shaw shares insights from his book 'Trustworthy,' which presents 13 arguments for the New Testament's reliability, addressing common objections and emphasizing the role of eyewitness accounts and creedal traditions. The conversation also touches on the minimal facts approach to the resurrection and the implications of these discussions for both believers and skeptics.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Reliability of the New Testament

03:14 The Background and Purpose of 'Trustworthy'

06:11 Understanding Textual Criticism

09:10 Addressing Common Objections to the New Testament

12:13 The Dating of the New Testament

14:59 The Importance of Manuscript Evidence

17:57 The Role of Eyewitness Accounts

21:07 Concluding Thoughts on Reliability

31:55 Exploring 1st Corinthians 15 and Its Implications

45:35 Historical Criteria for New Testament Reliability

51:45 The Minimal Facts Approach to the Resurrection

57:25 Engaging with Skeptical Perspectives

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