The Summation of All Things in Christ

Studies in Ephesians with a Local Church Emphasis

Lesson 73 : Excursus – How We Got Our Bibles

Introduction of the original manuscripts  –  The material of ancient books: parchment and vellum  –  The format of ancient books: scrolls and leaf-books  –  The copying of ancient books: direct copying and lector reading  –  Manuscript variances: human error or a conspiracy?  –  Concluding thoughts from this morning’s lesson  –  ‘The Anvil of God’s Word’