How do we know the New Testament is reliable?
It matters—but discussions on whether the New Testament is historically accurate can be tedious and overwhelming. We want to be confident that the reports in the New Testament are true and dependable, but scholarly discussions around the authenticity of the events recounted in Scripture can be challenging to navigate.
Dr. Ben Shaw provides the clear introduction we've needed for understanding the New Testament's historical reliability. In his book, Trustworthy, he systematically surveys key issues related to New Testament reliability and provides guidance for those setting out to explore the evidence. Concise, to-the-point chapters equip readers to answer the challenging questions one encounters when discussing the credibility of the New Testament. Addressing a wide variety of evidence including archaeology, authorship, text criticism, and non-Christian sources, Shaw leads readers through the key scholarly topics related to New Testament reliability.
Here's the truth: we can trust the New Testament not only for its historical accuracy but also as a guide to life.
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Foreword by Gary R. Habermas
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. New Testament Textual Evidence
2. New Testament Genres and Audience Expectations
3. New Testament Dating
4. New Testament Authorship
5. New Testament Creedal Traditions
6. Historical Criteria
7. Undesigned Coincidences
8. Archaeology
9. Non-Christian Sources
10. Noncanonical Christian Sources
11. New Testament Canon and Credibility
12. Spiritual and Life Transformation
13. The Minimal Facts Approach
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Scripture Index
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Gary R. Habermas (Ph.D., Michigan State University) is Distinguished Research Professor and chair of the department of philosophy and theology at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. He is the author, coauthor or editor of many books, including The Case for the Resurrection of Jesus, The Risen Jesus Future Hope, The Resurrection: Heart of New Testament Doctrine and The Resurrection: Heart of the Christian Life.