Dr. John Meade of the Text and Canon Institute joins Henry Smith again to discuss his co-authored book, “Scribes and Scripture.” They’ll explore the history of Scripture: writing, copying, canonizing, and translation. This book will help you better appreciate not only the stories in the Bible, but the story OF the Bible. Hear more about “Scribes and Scripture” on Digging for Truth.
Original airdate: March 19, 2023
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The Amarna Letters (Part 1)
When the Israelites began conquering the Promised Land around 1406 BC, the book of Joshua indicates Canaan was controlled by kings. In the 1880’s, an archive of tablets was discovered in Amarna, Egypt. What can these tablets tell us about the land of Canaan, and how do they relate to the biblical...
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The Amarna Letters (Part 2)
Today, we continue our interview with Dr. Scott Stripling on the Amarna Letters. These communications between Canaan and Egypt in the 14th century BC are highly useful for understanding the background of the book of Joshua and early Judges. Dr. Stripling will propose a NEW translation from Amarna...
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The Text and Canon Institute
Dr. John Meade joins Henry Smith to talk about the Text and Canon Institute at Phoenix Seminary. Teaching and understanding the origin, transmission, and preservation of the 66 books of the Bible is a crucial part of the church’s mission.
Original airdate: July 10, 2022
