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Listen "Why Textual Criticism Matters: Insights Beyond Apologetics with Conrad Elmelund"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen, founder of NT Greek Tutoring, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Conrad Elmelund, a PhD candidate at Lund University. They delve into the significance of textual criticism and its role beyond mere apologetics. Conrad sheds light on the distinction between textual criticism (lower criticism), which examines manuscript evidence, and biblical criticism (higher criticism), which explores the sources and composition of the text. They discuss the impact of studying the New Testament in its original languages, the role of textual criticism in understanding the Gospels, and how textual transmission affects our interpretation of Scripture. The episode also explores Conrad’s personal journey into biblical languages, the nuances of textual transmission, and the historical context of manuscript copying. They highlight the value of being part of a longstanding tradition of Bible readers and the importance of recognising one's place within this historical continuum. Join Daniel and Conrad as they unpack these essential topics and reflect on how textual criticism enriches our understanding of the Bible and our connection to its historical legacy. #TextualCriticism #BiblicalLanguages #NewTestamentStudies Don't miss the next episode: Exploring the Epistle of James with Craig Blomberg. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:03 Meet Conrad Elmelund 03:52 Passion for Biblical Languages 08:35 Expertise in New Testament Studies 10:52 Insights Gained from the Greek Text 15:06 Navigating Clarity and Ambiguity 17:14 Stimulating Thoughtful Reflection 22:05 Ongoing Discoveries in Scripture 23:38 Textual Criticism vs. Biblical Criticism 28:17 The Interplay of the Gospels 32:11 The Value of Textual Criticism 36:48 Unpacking Textual Transmission 38:32 The Challenges of Manuscript Copying 41:40 The Impact of Textual Traditions 45:32 Approximating the Original Text 47:27 Understanding the Author’s Voice 50:19 Interpreting within a Historical Context 53:52 The Legacy of the Text 57:39 Being Part of a Historical Tradition Music Credits: Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/aspirePlease, let us know what you thoughts on the episode.Support the showIf you enjoyed this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, please consider becoming an Explorer! Your support helps keep the podcast ad-free, allows us to bring in more guests, and enhances the content we create. By joining our Explorer community, you’ll receive exclusive benefits, including Q&As, priority for Greek tutoring applications, and discounts on tutoring. Explore more and join the Explorer programme here: Become an Explorer. Podcast Keywords:biblical languages, New Testament, Old Testament, Christ, bible study, Relationship with God, learn biblical languages, Biblical Theology, Christianity, Covenants, New covenant, old covenant, language acquisition, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew.
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