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A portion of the Reformation Wall in Geneva, Switzerland. Photo by Emmadukew

The Authority of the Septuagint during the Reformation


The recovery of sola Scriptura forced the Reformers to address the relationship between the Hebrew Bible and the Septuagint.

Levi Berntson

October 6, 2026

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The symbols of the four Evangelists atop a highly decorated Eusebian canon in the Book of Kells (f. 2r). Trinity College Dublin

Reading the Gospels with Eusebius


Eusebius’s ancient cross-referencing system was a profound innovation that allows a rich reading of the Gospels.

Jeremiah Coogan

September 1, 2026

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The text of Genesis 1:1 in the Complutensian Polyglot. Image source

The Incredible Complutensian Polyglot Bible


The first printed multi-column, multi-language Bible was the crown of Spanish scholarship in the 16th century.

Thomas W. Hudgins

August 4, 2026

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A depiction of the prayer at the first Continental Congress.

The Bible’s Influence on the American Founding


The American ideas of liberty, liberation, and the right of resistance were profoundly shaped by the Bible and its narratives.

Daniel L. Dreisbach

July 1, 2026

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Dr. Meade explains features of the Complutensian Polyglot to Tony Evans on location in Spain.

Summer 2026 Update


As June gets under way, we want to share some important updates on the last year of our work.

Peter J. Gurry and John D. Meade

June 15, 2026

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Gerard van Honthorst - Adoration of the Shepherds

“Adoration of the Shepherds” (1622) by Gerard van Honthorst

Does Isaiah Predict the Virgin Birth?


Against the modern consensus, a close study of Isaiah 7:14 suggests the prophet directly predicted a virgin birth in the distant future.

Peter J. Gentry

December 23, 2025

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The Fall and the American Founding


While not explicitly Christian, the U.S. Constitution was forged by those who shared the Bible’s view of human nature.

Tracy McKenzie

July 1, 2025

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Judas’ betrayal of Jesus as portrayed by Caravaggio.

What Are the Apocryphal Gospels?


These diverse ancient works expand upon the four canonical Gospels in creative and sometimes subversive ways.

Markus Bockmuehl and Jacob Rodriguez

February 4, 2025

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B. H. Streeter’s Four Gospels at One Hundred


How does the Oxford don’s influential argument for ‘local texts’ of the Gospels hold up after 100 years?

Peter R. Rodgers

December 10, 2024

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Paul and the Septuagint Canon


What do the apostle’s quotations of the Septuagint tell us about his view of the Old Testament canon?

Edmon L. Gallagher

November 12, 2024

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The Text & Canon Institute illuminates the history of the Bible through church resources, research, and mentoring.

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