How old are the earliest Biblical manuscripts? How did early Christians decide which writings to include in the Bible? Why do we have so many different translations of the Bible? How has the Bible been preserved and transmitted to us? How We Got the Bible provides well-researched, accessible answers to many questions like these.
- Learn about the first materials used to write down the words of Scripture.
- Uncover the facts of some of history's most fascinating archaeological discoveries including those of the Sinaitic Manuscript, the Oxyrhynchus Papyri, and the Dead Sea Scrolls.
- Travel through history, from Jerome to Tyndale and beyond, as Lightfoot discusses the origin, transmission and translation of the Bible.
By: Neil R. Lightfoot
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Reading the enthusiasm of Neil R Lightfoot for ancient manuscripts was such a blessing knowing there are men out there still looking into the authenticity of the Bible while still having a steadfast faith in Jesus. How we got the Bible isn't a straight forward and simple answer but this book shines light and answers questions for those who are truly interested in the many steps that were taken for us have the Bible we read today.
This book gives many scholarly details, descriptions, and history on how we can know that the Bible is truly the word of God. It gave me a better appreciation of the Holy Spirit and what his role is, and was helpful in bringing me the understanding that the Bible we have today went through many stages to come to what it is today. The book also gives a summary and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter.