The Biblical Case for the Doctrine of Preservation, The Biggest Problem with the Confessional Position, Okay, But is the Textus Receptus a good Document?, Summary of the Critical Text vs. The myth of Erasmus back translating is based on a misconstruction (to put it in the kindest possible light) of statements made by Erasmus in his Apologia addressed to Stunica of the Complutensian team, in his Annotations to the Apocalypse, the Book of Revelation, and in his replies to the criticisms of Lee. There is much propaganda and misinformation regarding its finding. Im planning to get an LSB when it comes out, and I too am looking forward to it. There is a big debate over which line of manuscripts the Apostles used. (Source for this quote is: Homer: The Origins and the Transmission, by Thomas W. Allen), 22. Because Im Thank you. The Analytic Septuagint was derived from the LXXM sychronized to the KJV with the Greek root words translated into Greek Strongs numbers whenever possible. (NKJV or NASB, though the ESV barely eeks out an acceptable rating if you find the other two are too hard to understand.). The Majority Text theory is that to a T. And the rough places smooth; 5 The glory of the Lord shall be revealed, You did warn us it was long. Please note how The glory of the Lord will be revealed. Many times Jesus said, It is written. Im truly awed that someone created a single sentence for marketing that has echoed through the centuries. Verse 5 references the woman who did and does shave her head., which is almost certainly referring to the women on the Isle of Lesbos nearby, who shaved their heads to indicate they wouldnt be under male authority. This page has been accessed 19,382 times. 11 He will feed His flock like a shepherd; Westcott & Hort believed the Byzantine text type was a combination of the Alexandrian and Western text types. Again, this is because of his earlier is better philosophy. However important the early papyri, or a particular uncial, or a minuscule may be, there is no single manuscript or group or manuscripts that can be followed mechanically, even though certain combinations of witnesses may deserve a greater degree of confidence than others. The differences between the two texts are many and important. The primary authority for a critical textual decision lies with the Greek manuscript tradition, with the version and Fathers serving no more than a supplementary and corroborative function, particularly in passages where their underlying Greek text cannot be reconstructed with absolute certainty. There are 7956 verses in the New Testament. Our hope must be anchored in Gods Word! The only limitation is if someone change the words in the WEB to create a new translation. Thank you! In the Gospels alone, Vaticanus has 197 particular readings, while Sinaiticus has 443. Most manuscripts read gentle, some read little children and one manuscript reads horses. That brings us to 30 total manuscripts. Hopefully, this can be a one stop shop for anyone wishing for an introduction on New Testament Textual Criticism. The Textual Variants between them are numerous. (And thats not including quotes by including the early church fathers). Its definitely a step in the right direction. Im 23 (born again when I was 20) and have been studying which Greek textual basis best reflects the NT Scripture as originally penned for about 2 1/2 years now. For example take John 11:38 Jesus wept. If 25 manuscripts contain Jesus was upset, 30 said Jesus was filled with compassion, and 50 said Jesus wept, because the majority say Jesus wept, that will be in the WEB. Source: The Greek New Testament according to the Majority Text, p. xi. "Our Church holds the infallible and genuine deposit of the Holy Scriptures: of the Old Testament a true and perfect version, of the New the divine original itself." And so we have always held that the Septuagint is the authoritative version of the Old Testament. If you pick up any popular Bible (except the KJV and NKJV) its almost certainly translated primarily from the Alexandrian text type. (Eberhard Nestle and Kurt Aland). I first read the NKJV cover to cover 2 years ago and then last year I discovered the NASB which I am now reading cover to cover. Do you see the promise of preservation in the Scripture? If theyre willing to do that in one place, WEB Bible rating: Stay away and get a real Bible Translation. The whole passage so far has been talking about Jesus, who is the Word of God as in John 1:1. This is easiest to explain with an example. The Byzantine text type is noticeably longer than the Alexandrian text type. Well talk more about this later. Co-chairs. Thank you again. A highway for our God. If so, it opens up a new period. Its interesting that these are the men who constructed the corrupt text from which the NASB is produced. http://www.westernrecorder.org/825.article. Further, theres no possible way that hippioi (horses) was intended. Between these extremes, a medium or vulgate text exists, which resisted both the popular expansions and the critical revisions; this text continued in much the same form from the early period into the minuscule era. Not at all. This very thing, or something very close to it, was subsequently proposed by textual critics in the 1900s. I am calling it a KJV-PT. Is there a translation that uses a blend of the Critical Text and the Majority Text? Throughout Europe the Elzevir editions came to occupy a place of honor, and their text was employed as the standard one for commentary and collation. Is this true? The first page of the intro seems to be a Critical Scholarship appeasement statement but then they get into some clear differences from the typical CT approach. I have to say that spiritually, I agree with your Spoiler Alert and recommendations before I even read them The Holy Spirit truly guides us into all truth! (More info in my article on it; if you disagree please comment on that article to keep things on topic.). Reasoned Eclecticism / Critical Text Conclusion, The Mathematical Case for The Majority Text, However, Some say this mathematical model is Wrong. You will preserve him from this generation forever. Westcott & Hort thought the Byzantine text family resulted from some scribes combining the other two text types to try and get closer to the original document (much like they were doing). I refer you to the following article, quoting the beginning paragraph of the counter-argument: However, that website simply doesnt know the history of the KJV. It seems likely from Tischendorfs description that only some worn out pages from Sinaiticus were going to be burned, but its hard to be sure. Probably the most balanced view of the Vaticanus scribe is found in the quote below, in an article published to respond to someone claiming the Vaticanus Scribe made very few errors. Most of the men were curious about my reference to textual critisism so I thought Id include a link for further reading. I suppose if you know where all the errors are, you might want to make them publicly known so that they can be corrected. I wonder if you have heard of Ivan Panin? That alone changes things a lot. For example. Because most of our New Testament manuscripts come from the Byzantine Text family (which well explain lower down), the document that results is often called the Byzantine Majority text. Textus Receptus: Greek Editions of the Textus Receptus English Translations of the Textus Receptus Textus Receptus Bible Information In fact, it was Roman policy to destroy Biblical manuscripts at one time. He wasnt the only one who thought this either: In this connection, it is worth noting that the translators of the King James Version did not follow exclusively any single printed edition of the New Testament in Greek. In your mind there are too many variable and possibilities of human error. Only the reading which best satisfies the requirements of both external and internal criteria can be original. What are Gods actual words? Scarcely had he entered the room, when, resuming our former subject of conversation, he said: And I, too, have read a Septuaginti.e. You have to trust that scribes did indeed copy the best manuscripts. So God can point to us in all future ages as examples of the incredible wealth of his grace and kindness toward us, as shown in all he has done for us who are united with Christ Jesus. The Textus Receptus is a 16th century Greek New Testament on which the King James Bible is based (in the New Testament). I know there are no exact figures, but there are some historical evidences that give us a good idea. These four are often called the Great Uncial Manuscripts). Well look more at how we got to the present Greek Critical Text soon. (I did also recommend the NKJV). One of the greatest supporters of the Critical Text is Daniel Wallace. I deal with people, mostly Jews, who see errors in the New Testament, so I must know how to defend Gods words. Westcott & Hort believed that any place where those two manuscripts agreed: should be accepted as the true readings until strong internal evidence is found to the contrary,. The letter of Scripture has been preserved, The Textus Receptus is Latin for Received Text, The Elzevir text is practically a reprint of the text of Beza 1565with about, Throughout Europe the Elzevir editions came to occupy a place of honor, and, 190 readings where the Authorized Version translators depart from Bezas Greek text, the translators of the King James Version did not follow exclusively any single printed edition of the New Testament in Greek, Erasmus adjusted the text in many places to correspond with readings found in the Vulgate, Byzantinetext, it differs in nearly 2000 readings from the standard form of that text-type, The AV [Authorized Version, i.e. ), There is a system for naming manuscripts of the New Testament. Yes, thats the book for me, I hope that helps. So each correct manuscript will always spawn 2 more correct manuscript, but also 1 incorrect manuscript will spawn 2 more incorrect manuscripts (and no correct manuscripts). The Doctrine of Preservation of Scripture is the foundation problem that exists with those who question the authority of the Bible. Further, if you remember from our discussion of Codex Sinaiticus and Codex Vaticanus, this type of omission is recognized in them. It is easier to read than the ASV, yet the WEB stays close to the Rock of Biblical Honesty. (More on this in a moment.). Consequently, their New Testament relied heavily on the two earliest (nearly) complete manuscripts we have: Codex Vaticanus and Codex Sinaiticus, which well look at in detail shortly, Since these were the two oldest (nearly) complete texts available at the time, Westcott & Hort gave them tremendous weight. Thats makes the Confessional Position interesting, but ultimately not rooted and grounded in scripture. Tischendorf himself might not have been sure. One of the major arguments against the Majority Text by those who prefer the Critical text is the accusation that scribes added the extra content. The manuscript differences between the Greek text that the KJV was based on, the majority Greek text, and the modern Greek text are in agreement 98 percent of the time; the other 2 percent does not affect doctrine. Because the breath of the Lord blows upon it; Nevertheless the Hortian text has not been overthrown. One thing the KJV had translation rules that were decided by the politics of the time, and those rules included this: When a Word hath divers Significations, that to be kept which hath been most commonly used by the most of the Ancient Fathers, being agreeable to the Propriety of the Place, and the Analogy of the Faith. Of the 18,000 Bibles he printed, only 3 of them remain today. He has preserved them for us! I also strongly agree with your point that overall, the difference between the various texts is not great. However, theres a very big problem when someone makes a dogmatic doctrinal position without the support of scripture. Readings are approved or rejected by reason of the quality, and not the number, of their supporting witnesses, The reading that best conforms to the grammar and context of the sentence should be preferred, The reading that best conforms to the style and content of the author should be preferred. However, youd like to keep a copy, so you hire a scribe to copy the letter before passing it on. Now, that could be a good thing if you believe Westcott & Hort did a good job originally. I find it ironic that these were the two versions that I was drawn to. They are especially frequent in the Septuagint portion. They believe that over time good manuscripts will push out bad manuscripts. Your misunderstanding of the mysterious yet Biblical spiritual oneness of the Living Word and the written Word baffle me! All flesh is grass, from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1946 and taught there for five years. . 9 O Zion, Erasmus originally assembled his Greek text based on 7 Greek manuscripts and published it in 1516 as the Novum Instrumentum omne. 1. There are definitely places in the Textus Receptus that are wrong, and we know this from manuscripts weve found that they didnt have access to then, but overall its a very good document. . Double for all her sins.. ); He has not left them to wonder which words are Gods Words. How can the scriptures have been kept pure in all ages when if the Textus Receptus is pure it has readings that never existed before? but this clause in red is [See HortsIntroduction, page286, 373.]. 1 He also No scribal duties for me. . Further (unless they are working in concert) the odds of them coming up with identical changes is minuscule. What Textual Variants? . To be sure thats not politically correct, but thats what the passage is saying and the Bible is very consistent on this. But I could not get them to yield up possession of the remainder. Caleb Yunni, on 17 August 2020 - 02:22 PM, said: I think you have coded wrong number at Genesis 1:1 word "G1065" I think it should be "G1093"G1065 ge (e') prt.of emphasis or qualification. Your article clarified a few things for me and added some detail. We will be ignoring this segment and focusing on their more genial and reasonable counterparts.). Thus there were places in which it is unclear what the Greek basis of the New Testament was. But what if a very passionate scribe decided to make a lot of copies but what if he was copying from the manuscript with the mistake? Only problem is its sometimes so literal that its hard to understand. Praise ye the LORD. One reason could be that something is always lost in translation. To condense/paraphrase verses 9-10: woman was made for man, so she must be under male authority. Contextually, that makes perfect sense. The Longer Ending of Mark (16:9-20); Was it Original or Added? However, in several dozen readings he notes that no printed Greek text corresponds to the English of the Authorized Version, which in these places derives directly from the Vulgate. No words and we never hear the gospel, and it is in His words that Gods truth to us regarding Jesus Christ is conveyedand He says He has put His words above His very name. I lead a mens Bible study which is currently discussing truth and questions came up over the parenthetical thought in 1 Tim 2:7 ( vs ). If you dont believe in any form of preservation, were not going to end up with the same conclusions, no matter how long we talk. Theres good reason to think its actually a very good document, and it aligns well with the Majority Text. Again, it simply doesnt matter which is original because theres no impact on meaning. God has preserved His Word to all generations, without fail! Born in Baldwin, Wisconsin. However, the New Covenant superseded the Old, and at that point, the Old passed away or was rendered void Just like Jesus said. The Elzevir text is practically a reprint of the text of Beza 1565with about fifty minor differences in all. Im almost hesitant to include this, as it comes close to an Ad Hominem attack on the entire Alexandrian Text type/family. Psalms 100:5 (NASB): For the LORD is good, and His loving devotion endures forever; His faithfulness continues to all generations. Sorry for the delay. The Textus Receptus is not just the half-dozen manuscripts of Erasmus. (Others disagree, but well get to those arguments later. Introduction to the New Testament in the Original Greek: With Notes on Selected Readings by Westcott & Hort. But the Romans 16:25-27 and 14:24-26 text are identical. Metropolitan Hilarion (Alfeyev) notes: In this system, Codex Vaticanus is also called manuscript B, and Codex Sinaiticus is also called manuscript (aleph, which is the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet). Second you elevate it to a greater possibility with zero logic again. And by the way, I do mean near perfect agreement even according to Westcott & Hort. I believe you are a liar. We just dont know what they used. This is the essence of whats called the Doctrine of Preservation. I really appreciate your article, Hi Author, First, please notice that its words (plural) not word (singular). The words of the Lord are pure words, like silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. To dispel the confusion, Im going to quote from the primary source: the finders own account of how he found it. That means the only support for the Doctrine of (perfect) Preservation is the tradition of men. (You can look at several here.) Its titled: In the Beginning: The Story of the King James Bible and How It Changed a Nation, a Language, and a Culture by Alister McGrath. It seems obvious that the entire thing wasnt going to be burned. He proposed an approach which he calls Equitable Eclecticism which he explained in two articles. Thus your eye jumps from The Masoretic text is a text that has not been preserved by the Church, and so while it is worthy of study and comparison, it is not equally trustworthy. This was a springboard for Bengels own critical work on the text, which was of particular interest to him as a student of Biblical prophecy. Further, this argument for Scribes choosing better manuscripts has parallels from the Textual Criticism of non-Biblical works too. To be clear, this list isnt exhaustive. WoW! I dont recall any specific verse that promises the preservation of Scripture right now. This is the second longest article on this website (after the one on Revelation), but thats because its extremely complete. Well, an informative and diligent article, so I want to thank you for that. You are saved by grace! He found the old testament was accurate. Novum Testamentum Graece is a critical edition of the New Testament in its original Koine Greek, forming the basis of most modern Bible translations. When I am seeking to learn from someone, their attitude and heart are some of the primary things I pay attention to when I give consideration as to how much weight I will allow their teaching to bear on my mind. There is at least one nearly complete text of the LXX, Codex Alexandrinus. (Side note: Ive spent some time in the marketing world in my life. Origen, the Alexandrian church father in the early third century, said: the differences among the manuscripts [of the Gospels] have become great, either through the negligence of some copyists or through the perverse audacity of others; they either neglect to check over what they have transcribed, or, in the process of checking, they lengthen or shorten, as they please., Origen is of course speaking of the manuscripts of his location, Alexandria, Egypt. If so, then we are dependent on people like you to do the research and help us find it. Apparently, the note-writer regarded Codex Vaticanus as a museum-piece to be protected and preserved, rather than as a copy of Scripture to be used as such. The principle that the original reading may be found in any single manuscript or version when it stands alone or nearly alone is only a theoretical possibility. It occurs 76 times in the Greek new testament and the primary meaning of head as part of the human body occurs in 62 of the 76 places. Note, all of the above are very similar. Now some might object by saying the King James translators used a better source document. Jesus Himself said it was fulfilled when he said It is finished on the cross. You said applying verses 10 to male authority doesnt make sense, but it makes perfect sense. You believe yourself, not the text. Remember their #1 rule was Older is better. A particular reading signifies one that is most definitely false. See their intro to the NT here: http://www.katapi.org.uk/NEB/NT-Introduction-1970.pdf. comfort is hidden from mine eyes. They range from the alteration of a single letter to the insertion of whole sentences. {Often used with other particles prefixed}[a primary particle]KJV: and besides, doubtless, at least, yet G1093 ge (ee') n.1. The first was Erasmus though, so lets take a closer look at it. These Textual Variants have a good chance of being original (viable), and change the meaning of the text (meaningful). Full NEB text is available online at site I linked below. So its possible that without the south and east falling to the Muslims and the West turning to Latin, the majority of manuscripts wouldnt be of a Byzantine Text type. And so saying, he took down from the corner of the room a bulky kind of volume, wrapped up in a red cloth, and laid it before me. Other translations render this correctly, and well add verse 5 for some context. Wow! (almost perfect, and with small changes in word order for improved readability): But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressionsit is by grace you have been saved. The word thats highlighted is Hebrew word (emunah). However, to simply say their Critical Text is bad because of their personal views is problematic. However, the antiquity of these manuscripts is no indication of reliability because a prominent church father in Alexandria testified that manuscripts were already corrupt by the third century. Thats a ~1.4% variation, which is still fairly significant. Not only is the parallel between NT transmissional history and that of Homer striking, but the same situation exists regarding the works of Hippocrates. Matthew 1:1 in the 1611 King James reads, The booke of the generation of Iesus Christ, the sonne of Dauid, the sonne of Abraham. The best translations article is much more practical. Further, this can happen in smaller increments too. They have thrown the baby out with the wash. Look at your own readers. I challenge you to study this more in depth, and I think you will come to the conclusion that the 5,000 plus manuscripts that we have today from that period equal less than 1% of Bibles used by the church. For context, a singular reading is a Textual Variant that appears in only one manuscript and no other manuscripts whatsoever. There are differences, but they arent large (relatively speaking). Irenaeus in the 2nd century, though not in Alexandria, made a similar admission on the state of corruption among New Testament manuscripts. The Bibles authority is only as great as our confidence in its reliability. Despite the Byzantine text type being vindicated by extremely early manuscript findings, there remains a persistent bias against Byzantine readings for no apparent reason. As you may remember, both Aland and Westcott & Hort had trouble sticking to their rules (except older is better). However, dont trust the English there, look at the shorthand underneath the English words. So when you get outside the Gospels, Alexandrius becomes very important manuscript. Dan Wallace, Source: YouTube. (Its also called Haplography, but the two are technically slightly different) This error occurs when two words or phrases end with the same letters/words, and the scribe accidentally skips everything in between. I dont hold to a Confessional Bibliology, I believe they dont actually take their reasoning to its actual logical end. 1 Corinthians 11:8-10 (WEB) With slight variances depending on version, the TR has about 140,100 Greek words, and the CT has about 138,100. It was a combination of primarily Westcott & Hotts work, along with two other Greek New Testaments. I understand that there are different versions of the Textus Receptus. Theres no proof of that, but its possible. However, its an attempt to reconstruct that text, not that actual text itself. Again as shown in the article, there are no less than 27 different versions, so which one should we use? Also strongly agree with your point that overall, the Mathematical Case for the Majority text it well! 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