Is the original Bible still in existence?

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Summary

  • The Bible is a collection of many books written by about 40 authors over roughly 1,600 years, not a single ancient book.
  • There are more than 5,700 Greek manuscripts of the New Testament, providing overwhelming evidence for its accuracy compared to other ancient texts.
  • The meticulous work of scribes, especially the Masoretes, ensured faithful transmission and preservation of the biblical text through rigorous accuracy checks.
  • Modern translations of the Bible are made from the best available ancient sources, reflecting careful scholarly work that maintains the integrity of God’s Word.

Can We Still Trust the Bible? A Journey to Find the Original Word of God In the quiet moments of our faith, a powerful question can surface in our hearts, a question born not of skepticism, but of deep love and reverence for God: Is the Bible I hold in my hands the same one that God originally gave to His people? When we read the words of Jesus, are we truly reading His words? When we find comfort in…

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