Episode 2: The Right Text Today's single-bound Bible with 66 books is a product of modern convenience, made possible by the printing press in 1440. In the early centuries, scripture existed as separate scrolls and books, with occasional collections like 𝔓45 (Gospels) and 𝔓46 (Paul's letters). Early Christians, eager to spread the gospel, rapidly copied and translated these texts, leading to widespread distribution by the 4th century in various languages. However, this zeal sometimes led to inconsistencies in the copies. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 02:12 - The Oxyrhynchus Discoveries: A Treasure Trove of Texts 03:38 - P1: The Gospel of Matthew Fragment 05:43 - The Septuagint: A Key Ancient Translation 08:12 - Behind the Scenes: Food of Egypt 09:01 - Manuscript Differences: Should We Be Concerned? 14:31 - Is the Bible True? Placing the Text Within History 18:38 - Conclusion [Q&A] Can I Trust the Bible? - Episode 2 Apologetics Canada premiered their new video series, Can I Trust the Bible?, at Columbia Bible College on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The premiere featured a time of Q&A with Wes and Andy. Can I Trust the Bible - Episode 3-4 Coming Soon... Mar 10, 2025

Early Christians quickly agreed on which books were directly linked to Jesus. First-century Jews viewed scripture as incomplete, anticipating the Messiah and redemption. This set the stage for the New Testament as the fulfillment of God's promises. The Gospels and Paul’s Epistles became central, not by vote, but by recognizing their inherent authority. Only writings closely connected to Jesus and his Apostles were considered scriptural, forming the 27 books of the New Testament. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:07 - What is the Bible? Origins & Composition 02:24 - Why Go to Egypt? The Oldest Biblical Texts 05:59 - Lost Books: The Gospel of Thomas and Other Documents 09:48 - El Qasr: How Ancient Texts Survived against the Odds 10:53 - Behind the Scenes: Filming in Egypt’s Extreme Conditions 12:05 - Why Were Some Books Left Out? Gnostic Writings Explained 17:52 - Conclusion [Q&A] Can I Trust the Bible? - Episode 1 Apologetics Canada premiered their new video series, Can I Trust the Bible?, at Columbia Bible College on Thursday, February 29, 2024. The premiere featured a time of Q&A with Wes and Andy.

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