Illuminating the History of the Bible

Overview

Learn how a set of books written in different languages by dozens of authors across thousands of years was copied, canonized, and translated to become the Bible we know today. Designed for churches, this series of talks will stretch, inspire, and encourage you.

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“Our church hosted the Scribes & Scripture conference and was greatly blessed and encouraged by Dr. Meade and Dr. Gurry! Their level of excellence in content and presentation was a faith-builder for our congregation.”

Eric Naus, Pastor

Christ Community Church, Tucson

How It Works

Based on their book Scribes and Scripture, John and Peter bring a unique combination of knowledge that covers the whole history of the Bible from its copying by hand to its modern translations.

We provide a deep discount on the book for attendees, helpful marketing materials for hosts, and sometimes rare Bible facsimiles that bring the Bible’s history to life for everyone.

Typical One-Day Schedule

Registration
1. Canonizing the Bible – John
2. Translating the Bible – Peter
3. Copying the Old Testament – John
Lunch
4. Copying the New Testament – Peter
Q&A with speakers

Meet the speakers

John Meade

John Meade (PhD, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is Professor of Old Testament at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he teaches courses on the Old Testament. He is the author of Scribes & Scripture: The Amazing Story of How We Got the Bible (with Peter) and The Biblical Canon Lists from Early Christianity (with Ed Gallagher).

Peter Gurry

Peter Gurry (PhD, University of Cambridge) is Associate Professor of New Testament at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he teaches courses on the New Testament. He is the author of Scribes & Scripture: The Amazing Story of How We Got the Bible (with John) and Myths and Mistakes in New Testament Textual Criticism (with Elijah Hixson).

Upcoming Conferences

Oct. 31, 2026
First Baptist Church of Maize, Wichita, KS		Register
Sept. 25–26, 2026
Apologetics Canada Conference, Ontario, Canada		Register
Feb. 27, 2027
Louisiana Christian University, Pineville, LA		Website
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Video Snapshot

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

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