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You’re St. Melito of Sardis! You have a great love of history and liturgy. You’re attached to the traditions of the ancients, yet you recognize that the old world — great as it was — is passing away. You are loyal to the customs of your family, though you do not hesitate to call family members to account for their sins. Find out which Church Father you are at The Way of the Fathers! |
You’re St. Justin Martyr! You have a positive and hopeful attitude toward the world. You think that nature, history, and even the pagan philosophers were often guided by God in preparation for the Advent of the Christ. You find “seeds of the Word” in unexpected places. You’re patient and willing to explain the faith to unbelievers. Find out which Church Father you are at The Way of the Fathers! |
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Several good candidates here:
http://www.lastseminary.com/nt-historical-reliability/
Peter Head has a good pamphlet on this too. You might email him. I'm sure he has it in electronic format.
Thanks for this. I would say that most of these articles are not written for a lay audience however. I'll touch base with Pete on his pamphlet.
This one doesn't seem to inaccessible:
http://reformedperspectives.org/files/reformedperspectives/theology/TH.Frame.inerrancy.html
It's at a pretty popular level but may not hit the topic directly enough: Keller's chapter on the Bible in 'The reason for God' is more refreshing than simply a barrage of facts.
What about this? http://www.matthiasmedia.com.au/outreach/evangelistic-resources/can-we-trust-the-gospels
It doesn't tackle the trustworthiness of the whole Bible (just the NT) and it's not free -- but it's great stuff and definitely popular level.
You might find this one of interest.
It is based on the most comprehensive 50 year long research project into Christianity that has ever been done.
www.beezone.com/up/forgottenesotericismjesus.html
Not what I'd call an essay, but infographics are pretty popular-level, right?
Original source is the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students (AFES).
N.T. Wright's "How Can the Bible Be Authoritative" is helpful and distills some more complex concepts in an accessible way. I think it is available online.
Also, there are several brief articles in the back of the ESV Study Bible that might be of use relating to canon, manuscript evidence, archaeology, and interpretation.
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