Illuminating the History of the Bible

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Scenes from Rembrandt’s “The Apostle Paul.” Public domain

Paul and First-Century Letter Writing


Understanding his context reveals the Apostle Paul as one of the great letter writers of his age.

E. Randolph Richards

March 5, 2024

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The ESV Bible app open to Genesis 1:1. Photo by Jenny Smith

How Digital Apps Are Changing How We Read the Bible


Digital Bibles shape what we see—and don’t see—in the text and require us to be mindful of their power and peril.

John Dyer

February 6, 2024

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Our 2023 speaking engagements included talks at TGC23. Image source

Our Year in Review


As the year closes, we take look back at our work in 2023 and cast a glimpse ahead to 2024.

Peter J. Gurry and John D. Meade

December 19, 2023

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Drawing of Jesus teaching in the synagogue by Gustave Doré (1832–1883). Illustration by Peter Gurry.

What’s the Big Deal about a New Papyrus with Sayings of Jesus?


A second-century date for a new Greek fragment with gospel material makes it unique among papyri.

Michael W. Holmes

September 13, 2023

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Illustration by David Fassett

How Was the Divine Name Translated in the Reformation? Part 4


Translators have wrestled with the divine name for centuries. Some have used it only to reverse course later.

Andrew Case

September 5, 2023

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Illustration by David Fassett

Why Didn’t the New Testament Authors Use God’s Name? Part 3


The use of “Lord” for the divine name probably helped identify Jesus with the God of the Old Testament.

Andrew Case

July 25, 2023

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Illustration by Peter Gurry. Photo from iStock

What Makes a Bible Translation Really Bad?


No translation is perfect. But really bad translations are idiosyncratic and mislead innocent Bible readers.

Mark Ward

July 11, 2023

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Illustration by Peter Gurry. Photo from iStock

What Makes a Bible Translation Bad?


Sectarian translations go too far beyond the natural bias inherent in something as complex as translating the Bible.

Mark Ward

June 13, 2023

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Illustration by David Fassett

How Was the Pronunciation of God’s Name Lost? Part 2


Ancient tradition divides on the use of God’s name, with no clear reason why some banned it.

Andrew Case

May 2, 2023

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The divine name was revealed at the burning bush. Illustration by David Fassett

Does God Want Us to Use His Divine Name? Part 1


The Old Testament shows that God wants his people to use his personal name, which is why it is used nearly 7,000 times.

Andrew Case

March 15, 2023

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