Why Textual Criticism Matters: Insights Beyond Apologetics with Conrad Elmelund

Exploring the Language of Scripture

In this episode of Exploring the Language of Scripture, Daniel Mikkelsen, founder of NT Greek Tutoring, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Conrad Elmelund, a PhD candidate at Lund University. They delve into the significance of textual criticism and its role beyond mere apologetics.
Conrad sheds light on the distinction between textual criticism (lower criticism), which examines manuscript evidence, and biblical criticism (higher criticism), which explores the sources and composition of the text. They discuss the impact of studying the New Testament in its original languages, the role of textual criticism in understanding the Gospels, and how textual transmission affects our interpretation of Scripture.
The episode also explores Conrad’s personal journey into biblical languages, the nuances of textual transmission, and the historical context of manuscript copying. They highlight the value of being part of a longstanding tradition of Bible readers and the importance of recognising one's place within this historical continuum.
Join Daniel and Conrad as they unpack these essential topics and reflect on how textual criticism enriches our understanding of the Bible and our connection to its historical legacy.
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Don't miss the next episode: Exploring the Epistle of James with Craig Blomberg.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:03 Meet Conrad Elmelund
03:52 Passion for Biblical Languages
08:35 Expertise in New Testament Studies
10:52 Insights Gained from the Greek Text
15:06 Navigating Clarity and Ambiguity
17:14 Stimulating Thoughtful Reflection
22:05 Ongoing Discoveries in Scripture
23:38 Textual Criticism vs. Biblical Criticism
28:17 The Interplay of the Gospels
32:11 The Value of Textual Criticism
36:48 Unpacking Textual Transmission
38:32 The Challenges of Manuscript Copying
41:40 The Impact of Textual Traditions
45:32 Approximating the Original Text
47:27 Understanding the Author’s Voice
50:19 Interpreting within a Historical Context
53:52 The Legacy of the Text
57:39 Being Part of a Historical Tradition
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Podcast Keywords:
biblical languages, New Testament, Old Testament, Christ, bible study, Relationship with God, learn biblical languages, Biblical Theology, Christianity, Covenants, New covenant, old covenant, language acquisition, Biblical Greek, Biblical Hebrew.