Nearly everywhere I go where the subject of religion comes up, whether in the academy or on the street, a question arises about the veracity of the New Testament manuscripts. The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) does important work in this area as they gain access to libraries where ancient biblical documents are stored and take high-resolution photos of the best manuscripts of the New Testament. This allows CSNTM to make possible their dissemination. That means people who would otherwise have no access can view them if they have a computer and an internet connection.

To learn more, a great place to start is these two DVD’s of lectures done by Dr. Daniel B. Wallace, the center's founder:

“Is What We Have Now What They Wrote Then?”
A lecture at an apologetics conference in Providence, Rhode Island, 2008, about whether our printed New Testaments today accurately represent the original text.

“Challenges in New Testament Textual Criticism for the 21st Century”
A plenary lecture at the annual Evangelical Theological Society meeting in Providence, Rhode Island, 2008, on current issues in NT textual criticism. I've read the manuscript of Dr. Wallace's speech, and it's anything but dry and academic.

The price of each video DVD is $10. The price of both video DVDs together is $15. Texas residents also will pay 8.25% sales tax. Allow two to four weeks for delivery. Order here.

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