In this episode of the Truthful Hope Podcast, host Jacob Vazquez engages with Dr. Ben Shaw to explore the reliability of the New Testament. They discuss the historical evidence supporting the New Testament, the significance of early manuscripts, and the importance of textual criticism. Dr. Shaw shares insights from his book 'Trustworthy,' which presents 13 arguments for the New Testament's reliability, addressing common objections and emphasizing the role of eyewitness accounts and creedal traditions. The conversation also touches on the minimal facts approach to the resurrection and the implications of these discussions for both believers and skeptics.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Reliability of the New Testament
03:14 The Background and Purpose of 'Trustworthy'
06:11 Understanding Textual Criticism
09:10 Addressing Common Objections to the New Testament
12:13 The Dating of the New Testament
14:59 The Importance of Manuscript Evidence
17:57 The Role of Eyewitness Accounts
21:07 Concluding Thoughts on Reliability
31:55 Exploring 1st Corinthians 15 and Its Implications
45:35 Historical Criteria for New Testament Reliability
51:45 The Minimal Facts Approach to the Resurrection
57:25 Engaging with Skeptical Perspectives
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