The Historical Reliability of the New Testament: Countering the Challenges to Evangelical Christian Beliefs
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Questions about the reliability of the New Testament are commonly raised today both by biblical scholars and popular media. Drawing on decades of research, Craig Blomberg addresses all of the major objections to the historicity of the New Testament in one comprehensive volume. Topics addressed include the formation of the Gospels, the transmission of the text, the formation of the canon, alleged contradictions, the relationship between Jesus and Paul, supposed Pauline forgeries, other gospels, miracles, and many more. Historical corroborations of details from all parts of the New Testament are also presented throughout. The Historical Reliability of the New Testament marshals the latest scholarship in responding to New Testament objections, while remaining accessible to non-specialists.
- Examines the reliability of the Bible by providing good, up-to-date overviews, conversant with a broad section of research
- Seeks to provide a resasonably detailed treatment of the historical issues surrounding the entire New Testament
- Explores its topics avoiding technical language that normally characterize such studies to make the work accessible not only to experts, but also to general readers
This work fills a great need in dealing with the myriad of questions people raise to challenge the credibility of Scripture. It is sane, succinct (despite its apparent size), and systematic. This is a work not only to be read but to be used as a constant resource. Simply well done.
Darrell L. Bock, executive director of cultural engagement, Howard G. Hendricks Center for Christian Leadership and Cultural Engagement, and senior research professor of New Testament studies, Dallas Theological Seminary
At the core of the Christian gospel are the historical figure of Jesus of Nazareth and the historical events of his death and resurrection. The question of whether the Bible bears accurate testimony to the Messiah and his saving cross-work is therefore literally a matter of life and death. In this far-ranging compendium, Craig Blomberg painstakingly defends the historical reliability of Scripture and helpfully equips those who want to do the same. Highly recommended!
Andreas J. Köstenberger, senior research professor of New Testament and biblical theology, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and founder of Biblical Foundations
Thirthy years ago (1987), Blomberg's Historical Reliability of the Gospels catapulted the author to prominence by demonstrating the weakness of many arguments against the reliability of the Synoptic Gospels. Blomberg would later write similar defenses of the reliability of John (2001) and of the entire Bible (2014). In this helpful volume, Blomberg shows the compelling evidence that supports the historical reliability of the New Testament as a whole. Exemplary scholarship, cogent argumentation, clear and interesting prose, and constant demonstration of the relevance of the topic all combine to make this an outstanding tool for Christians seeking to answer contemporary arguments against the reliability of the New Testament. Highly recommended!
Charles L. Quarles, directo of PhD studies and professor of New Testament and biblical theology, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Title: The Historical Reliability of the New Testament: Countering the Challenges to Evangelical Christian Beliefs
- Authors: Craig Blomberg, Robert B. Stewart
- Publisher: B&H
- Print Publication Date: 2016
- Logos Release Date: 2018
- Pages: 816
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Bible N.T. › Evidence, authority, etc; Bible N.T. › Gospels; Gospels
- ISBNs: 9781430074700, 9781433691706, 1433691701, 1430074701
- Resource ID: LLS:9781433691706
- Resource Type: Monograph
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