new testament survey no.2: evidence for the new testament
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3.Accuracy & Evidence
Bibliographical Evidence• Are N.T documents we have now a reliable record ?• Were they written close the event ? Are the copies
accurate ?
External Evidence• Are there other writings / records which confirm N.T
accuracy ?• Is the N.T confirmed by archaology & history ?
Internal Evidence• Are there 1 or multiple records ? Do they match
each other ?• Do different authors / sources contradict each
other ?
Questions of Accuracy NOT in the Exam -Good to KNOW for our
FAITH + useful for preaching
Bibliographical Test
Accuracy of the Textual Transmission from Event to Present N.T
1. Time between event & first writing ?2. Number of copies ?3. Time interval between the first & existing copies ?4. Accuracy of these copies ?
1.Time between event & first writing
1. Time between event & 1st writing
2.Number of copies ?
3.Time interval between the first & existing copies ?
4.Accuracy of the copies ?
External Evidence ?
1. Are there other records which confirm the writing of the N.T ?
2. Do other historical documents confirm the accuracy of the N.T ?
3. Does archaology confirm or question accuracy of the N.T ?
1.Are there other records which confirm the writings of the N.T ?
2.Do other historical documents confirm the accuracy of the N.T ?
3.Does archaology confirm or question the accuracy of the N.T ?
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Internal Evidence ?
1. Are there multiple records to the events or only one ?
2. Do the different records matach or contradict each other ?
3. Does the N.T writing indicate the authors were truthful or biased / prejudiced ?
1. Are there multiple records to the events or only one ?
2. Do the different records match or contradict each other ?
3. Does the N.T writing indicate the authors were truthful or biased / prejudiced ?