October 2024
The Linguistic Foundation of Accessibility
Anglo-Saxon Versus Latinized Words in Bible Translations The English language is a rich tapestry, woven from various linguistic influences over centuries. Of these, two primary strands dominate: Anglo-Saxon (Old English) and Latin-based vocabulary. This dichotomy
Revelational Epistemology and the Necessity of a Preserved Scripture
John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. The idea of revelational epistemology holds that human knowledge of truth must ultimately rest on a source that is transcendent, yet simultaneously accessible to
Erasmus and Beza vs Krans
Reformers in a Pre-Enlightenment Era and the Providential Preservation of Scripture In this analysis, we will explore the historical and theological contexts that shaped the textual work of Desiderius Erasmus and Theodorus Beza, the
Romans 4:25 and the Hermeneutics of Justification
A Critical Evaluation of Translational Differences The theological implications of Romans 4:25 are of critical importance to the study of soteriology and the doctrine of justification. This verse, used by the Apostle Paul to articulate
Richard Simon’s Critical History of the New Testament
A Deliberate Attack on Sola Scriptura Richard Simon, a 17th-century Catholic priest, published A Critical History of the Text of the New Testament in 1689. This work is often heralded as pioneering in the field
Revelational Epistemology and the Preservation of Scripture
Affirming the Confessional View Introduction: The Issue of Scriptural Foundation The debate over the preservation of Scripture centers on a pivotal question: on what authority do we rest our confidence that the Scriptures we