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Jacob Jordaens David and Goliath

“David and Goliath” by Jacob Jordaens. Wikimedia

Who Really Killed Goliath?


Knowledge of scribal mistakes may provide a better solution to the historical puzzle of who killed Goliath in 2 Samuel 21:19.

Kaspars Ozoliņš

March 8, 2022

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About ninety percent of the scrolls were found here, at cave 4. Photo credit

Appreciating the Diverse Evidence from the Dead Sea Scrolls


Taking the evidence of the Dead Sea Scroll seriously means putting the differences—and the similarities—in proper context.

Anthony Ferguson

November 7, 2021

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The word ‘variants’ spelled in metal printer’s type

Illustration by Peter Gurry. Image from 123rf.com

Two Reasons There Are Variants in Our Copies of the Bible


For historical and theological reasons, we shouldn’t be surprised that the Bible’s manuscripts have differences.

Peter J. Gurry

November 6, 2021

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Illustration of a Dead Sea Scroll on a phone

A Dead Sea Scroll on an smart phone. ABC News

The Bible Jesus Read


The Bible of Jesus’ day was not too different from the list of English translations available on your phone’s Bible app.

John D. Meade

September 30, 2021

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Painting of Christ’s resurrection with Hebrew text overlaid

Illustration by Josh Koch.

Recovering the Resurrection in Isaiah 53: Textual Criticism and Easter


The Bible’s textual integrity is better appreciated by patient study than by sensational discoveries

John D. Meade

August 4, 2021

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