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BI-44002 introduces students to the history of biblical text transmission, providing a foundational understanding of how the Hebrew Masoretic Text and Greek Septuagint were formed, preserved, and used by early Christians. This course explores the formation of multiple text-types in Second Temple Judaism, the creation of the Septuagint in Alexandria, and the witness of the Dead Sea Scrolls, alongside examination of key textual variants and their theological implications.
Key Topics Covered:
- The Divergence: Multiple Hebrew text-types, Septuagint origins, Masoretic precision
- The Evidence: Key textual variants, apostolic use of the LXX, ancient translations
- Two Witnesses: Canon formation, modern textual scholarship, apologetic application
- Dead Sea Scrolls: Revolutionizing our understanding of textual plurality
- Ministry Application: Refuting conspiracy theories about biblical corruption
This course balances theological depth with practical application, equipping students to evaluate textual claims, understand translation principles, and defend Scripture's reliability with historical evidence and pastoral wisdom.
Course Materials:
- LXX Conspiracy? Two Witnesses, One Story (WWES textbook, provided)
- Other texts and videos, links provided
2 credit course