The Latest Textual Discoveries of the Bible (ft. Dan Wallace)

[@justinkruse6467]

About 15 years ago, I was struggling with my faith. Some of the text critical questions were eating at me. In desperation, I reached out via email to Dr. Wallace with some questions. He called me and talked to me for hours. I will always be thankful for his life and mininistry.

[@allieoop2908]

Thank you for sharing. I just commented i had a similar area of doubt and this area is misunderstood among Christians I've heard personally on forums. I was in tears of gratefulness listening, as my knowledge is expanding im in awe of His hand in preserving His word.

[@bradfoster4389]

Would you mind going into a little detail? Maybe one or two of your concerns and his answers. I would love to hear it.

[@eugenetswong]

Justin, comparing your testimony to my opinion of how approachable he is, shows me that he is probably the best guy to send people to.

[@justinkruse6467]

@@eugenetswong He's the real deal. I asked him, straight up, if he REALLY believed in Jesus. He paused, and I could hear the emotion in his voice as he finally said 'Yes, Jesus is my life'

[@eugenetswong]

@@justinkruse6467That's amazing.

[@michaelpalmer3540]

I love listening to Dr Daniel Wallace. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but I find how we got our Bible incredibly interesting. So grateful for men like Dr Wallace and others who we will know their names.

[@eugenetswong]

Michael, I agree that it is interesting. I love the detective work that goes into it. He seems to be a humble and approachable person.

[@PropheticPlaces]

I Am Led By The Holy Spirit Of Truth Which Leads Me I to All Truth.

[@ericholmberg2963]

Wallace is a hero. I hope he's OK. We're all getting older and breaking down, but...Grace Lord, grant your servant the vitality of a Moses or Caleb.

[@mrwentland1]

Yes, and Amen! & Truth Be Tellin!

[@thaiute7725]

Thank you Sean for hosting Dr. Dan and thank you Dr. Dan for being interviewed! This topic is beyond fascinating, and it never fails to thrill me how God has preserved his Word, and I am grateful beyond words to those who do research in textual criticism and the discovery and preservation of NT manuscripts.

[@canadiankewldude]

NT manuscripts Are the Best for information.

[@susyhebner2543]

Listened to Bart several times recently & noticed my faith in the Word was fading by knowledge. Listened to Bart & Dan debate last night & Dan established my concrete determination to dig into the Word again & not be critical but to rely on my faith & trust in what the Lord reveals to me with confidence. Thank you Brother Dan!!!🥰🙏🏻

[@Bedlam_6]

This I am excited for, there is not enough of Dan on KZbin

[@SeanMcDowell]

Agreed!

[@jayakare]

Agreed 👍

[@dpcrn]

Agreed!

[@eugenetswong]

@@SeanMcDowellThank you for bringing him on the show! I really appreciate how he isn't intimidating. I find that some people are so stubborn that it's hard to trust them.

[@BrianAHarkins]

I love Dr. Wallace. His excitement for the topic makes me want to learn more!

[@jayakare]

❤

[@mrwentland1]

Yes, and Amen! & Truth Be Tellin!

[@midimusicforever]

It's amazing that the Bible is so well preserved!

[@danielfortonforton223]

Yes, Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words by no means will pass away( Mathew 24:35 )

[@russellmiles2861]

Perhaps; but how many books do you imagine are in the KLV ... I'll be impressed if you get this right.

[@mrwentland1]

In the 1611 authorized version, authorized by King James. The total is 66 books. Just as there is today. If you want to start playing that Ezra and Nehemiah were one book at the time. Go ahead and play your game.@@russellmiles2861

[@mrwentland1]

I also bring this up to people all the time about the authorized/king James version. It is just a Latinist Bible. It was a work that was built upon by those that already been translating the Bible from the Latin Vulgate into English.

[@russellmiles2861]

Yes and King James made it a capital offense to publish a bible without the Apocrypha, @@mrwentland1 Still, even the RCC leaves out Enoch that the Ethiopian church includes. The kids would love the rock monster tales.

[@tubermind]

There are gleaming gems of information throughout this. I love how detail-conscious Dr. Wallace is. It's so cool knowing how deeply and intricately aware God is of the invisible details. It's like God picked just the right human for this task☺️

[@kearstonH]

I just posted today's devotional on my personal page and I was so uneasy because as a new teacher I gave my first message encouraging my audiance to question the authority of the scripture as a Christian. I sited catholic, Mormon, and johova witness perspectives on the Bible compared to protestants. In all honesty I was uneasy knowing a decent chunk of my audiance is Mormon and catholic. While I was editing the video I recieved a push notification. Psalms 31:24 be strong in the Lord. I oublished it... this video released a few hours later 🎉🎉🎉🎉 I was as excited as a kid going to Disney land. THANK YOU BOTH!

[@yvichenj333]

So glad you had Dr Wallace on. His stories are always so riveting. His work is so important. Please have him on again soon!

[@canadiankewldude]

May God bless you

[@BurningHearts99]

I’ve been following Dan Wallace’s work for years. He’s always has some really interesting things to say. He knows his subject well and he knows the Greek New Testament with astonishing detail! Thank you for this interview.

[@rolandovelasquez135]

Wow !!! This man is a treasure. He never fails to amaze. Thank you both so much for the interview. I have seen Dr. Wallace so so many times but this is definitely one of the best. God bless you both in the Name above all names.

[@Becca_Lynn]

Fascinating interview! I love hearing about these manuscripts and that there’s even more to study. I pray all their studies are blessed and that it brings further glory to God. ❤️

[@allieoop2908]

Thank you Sean, this has been an area of doubt personally. Great interview. Most fascinating topic. Grateful for Dr Wallace's diligence, outstanding expertise and especially his passion, this interview means so much.

[@davidhenderson6255]

What a blessing! It's so exciting to hear an expert in this area. It inspires greater confidence in the reliability of the New Testament.

[@mahlonsmith6410]

Thank you Sean. Honestly, this was my favorite episode of your channel since subscribing two years ago. Dan Wallace’s summary of the world of textual criticism is so helpful.

[@creekwoodjoe1607]

Excellent. You are the only interviewer and host who does not talk over their guest, not making the show all about you.

[@chipatti1]

Dr Wallace came to Perth Western Australia many years ago, invited by Trinity Theological College. He hadn’t realised he have to travel so far from the Eastern States of Australia to get here 😂 I attended his course and it was amazing. I will always remember what I learnt from him. Thank you Sean and Dr Wallace.

[@roxannelightfoot3784]

It was a privilege to have Dr. Ryrie as an adjunct professor at PCB (commuting from Dallas) and he was the president of our school for a short stint. After his passing, he kindly donated a portion of his collection to our school.

[@richardpetervonrahden6393]

Thank you for this interesting, calm and reassuring interview. Greatly appreciate the slow-burn but vital work that Dr Wallace and his team are doing.

[@MereApologetics]

I love his project. He needs to be more widely known!!!

[@davidbrock4104]

Listening to Dr Wallace opened my eyes to the complexities of Biblical textual criticism which opened my eyes to the necessity of using multiple translations of the Bible. He is very interesting to listen to.

[@davevoetberg]

Thank you for that question at 45:10. Dr. Wallace's "above the line/below the line" about the text of the NT is really helpful.

[@sabrinabuoniconti5008]

This was a fantastic session. Thank you for having Dr Wallace on. It was fascinating.

[@canadiankewldude]

May God bless you

[@drake0421]

This is amazing. His passion for Jesus is so prevalent as he shares his knowledge of the ancient manuscripts.

[@PapaDuds]

I was just in Albania this summer and saw several manuscripts in their National Historical Museum in Tirana! That’s cool that he did some work there

[@SeanMcDowell]

Wow, cool!

[@jeffofthehillpeople7728]

A great conversation! Thank you Sean and Dan

[@SeanMcDowell]

You bet!

[@berwickacres]

Just got done watching Dr. Wallace in the Ankerberg show from way back when. Awesome stuff!

[@wupewakwalesa8014]

Oh, what's that?

[@laneweaver3775]

Was that the KJV vs. Modern translations debate? That's another fascinating series of shows.

[@betawithbrett7068]

Dr Daniel Wallace, thank you for all you have taught me... even if we have never met... yet. Bless you. ὦ διδάσκαλε Δανιηλ Ὑαλης εὐχαριστῶ σοι τῶν πάντων ἅ ποιεῖς καὶ δὴ και ἐδίδαξάς με, ἡμεῖς δὲ οὐδέποτε συνηντήσαμεν... οὔπω. Εὐλογείτω σε ὁ Κύριος ὁ Θεὸς.🙏

[@danielstewart9539]

Thank you Dr. Wallace and your colleagues as men of learning and faith bringing us these wonderful insights into the history of our Greek New Testament.

[@berniemcevoy5906]

Wow I just found this interview fascinating. I loved it! Thank you Sean and thank you Dr Wallace for your dedication and hard work to preserve the scriptures.

[@allenbrininstool7558]

I have atheist friends that think it’s a weakness to have so many versions. I point out that it’s actually a strength. Dr Wallace is a great rebuttal to Bart Ehrman

[@crazydrummerofdoom]

SO GLAD! Someone is getting this mans work known in Christian circles, Because we dont need Bart Erhman steam rolling Christians as if his opinion is the only one out there when it comes to NT texts criticism. 😊

[@someone6162]

Thank you Mr McDowell for hosting Dr Wallace!! I have learnt so much from this man!!

[@alamahony]

You learned a false doctrine.

[@someone6162]

@@alamahony Enlighten me on what is the true doctrine! I look forward with great anticipation on what you think is the true doctrine!😁

[@alamahony4554]

First off this guy said that the Niv is the most accurate english translation,so clearly he knows absolutely nothing or he is pushing an agenda. ​@someone6162

[@cole141000]

👀👀 definitely tuning in for Dan

[@SeanMcDowell]

Enjoy!

[@gardenladyjimenez1257]

Terrific show and information! This is so important to counter the misinformation popularized in various movies/books/magazines. Thank you both for your commitment to the truth...accepting all research as it relates to Christ and winnowing it down the kernels of absolute truth and explaining the areas where further research is needed.

[@claudiaperfetti7694]

Yes want MUCH more of his anecdotes, his faith, his conferences. Such a privilege!

[@joeldemings7064]

Very impressed by your esteemed for Dan who has given his life to ensuring that what we have in our hands is the living Word of God! Blessings to you both!

[@polemeros]

I am not a Christian, much less a sola scriptura evangelical. BUT, it seems clear to me that the secular enemies of Christianity will never cease attacking Christian sources, no matter what. It is a matter of ideology for them, not history. For example, even if someone were to discover, say, THE original manuscript of one of the Gospels, the secular academics would then object that there is no way of knowing if it accurately reflects the life and teaching of Jesus, or if it is just the original piece of propaganda.

[@WhosMolly]

Awesome interview. Wish we could digitze Dr. Wallace's knowledge. How many books would that take. . .

[@TSis76]

So fascinating! Please have him back!

[@SeanMcDowell]

You got it

[@LightLivingWater]

I am encouraged and my faith is strengthened. Well done.

[@SeanMcDowell]

👊

[@rampartranger7749]

Thank you for this! I’m a history nut (was my major), so would already be fascinated even if I weren’t a christian.

[@jamesklein1278]

Get the word out that the scholarships is so interesting and amazing. We need more young people going into textural resurch. Thank you Dr. Dan. I hope to meet you some day.

[@michaelbird2857]

This was exciting and greatly encouraging for me :) i am on a language learning journey because of the Bible and i love textual info :)

[@robertkeith7274]

God bless you on your journey.

[@surafielabetew9147]

Fantastic interview! Please bring him back soon.

[@lucianoprea7038]

Very happy for the subject and Dan. Thank you. Greatings from Romania my brother

[@SeanMcDowell]

Greetings, enjoy!

[@billiamnotbob]

I heard about Dr. Wallace from Dr. Mike Heiser's Naked Bible Podcast. I am glad I did. I've learned much from both. I find Dr. Wallace fascinating and his work invaluable. I also enjoy the NET Full Notes Bible that he had a hand in. Love the Translation Notes!

[@nb7524]

Thank you for this fantastic conversation with Dr. Wallace, very interesting!

[@nathans8928]

Best word for this was riveting. What a man at the top of level of his practice, i hung on every word.

[@cammobox]

I definitely differ from Wallace on the question "how much do these variants affect your faith?" He said not at all. I say, "how can they not?" Doesn't it encourage us to see the attacks on God's word fall flat in the face of the facts? It's a huge encouragement to see how God has preserved His word despite the many attempts to destroy it. Even other religions whose texts we still have can't claim the fantastic history the GNT possesses. It really helps me to trust that I can know what God really said when I read the text of the bible, whether I'm reading in english or in greek.

[@skepticalfaith5201]

See my reply after this. It actually doesn't matter. There's plenty to question without textual variants.

[@maestroLovette]

If you’re questioning the Bible’s preservation-maybe after hearing a skeptic like Erhman or a God-hater like Hitchens or Dawkins (who has actually mellowed in his old age, interestingly enough), or just questioning it for whatever reason-listen to this man. Wallace is the most trusted scholar in this regard, in my opinion. He puts a lot of apologists to shame because he sticks with the basics-the Scriptures-not science, not philosophy, not biology-the Bible itself. I have changed my apologetic approach since hearing him, knowing that where the Word is spoken, there is power-much more than the power of a man’s arguments.

[@darapdiengdoh2179]

But the truth is the originals manuscript of the Bible doesn't exist anymore.

[@maestroLovette]

​@@darapdiengdoh2179 Wallace (and many others) have demonstrated that the original reading of the first manuscripts is preserved --that is, when you compare all of the thousands of manuscripts, and find this astounding 99.98% agreement in the entirety of the them (with all major doctrines of Christianity preserved), and when you look at the motive of the writers the motive of the copiers in light of their context (a time of persecution and yet intense devotion to Christ, with heresy quickly dealt with before it consumed the church, as even followers of the apostles and their students were alive in the time of our earliest manuscripts' scribes), and look at the early Christian writings a century or so later by those who knew one or more of the writers or their disciples----(e.g., Clement of Rome (c. 96 AD) quoted from several New Testament books in his letter to the Corinthians, including Romans, 1 Corinthians, and James. Ignatius of Antioch (c. 107 AD) quoted from several New Testament books in his letters, including Matthew, John, Romans, and 1 Corinthians; Justin Martyr (c. 150 AD) referred to the New Testament as "the memoirs of the apostles." This is important because it implies that he recognized that New Testament information came from eyewitnesses of Jesus, not just random stories from unknown people. Irenaeus (c. 180 AD)-the disciple of Polycarp (a disciple of John the Apostle)-listed the four Gospels, Acts, the thirteen letters of Paul, 1 Peter, and 1 John as the authoritative books of the New Testament. He also mentioned other New Testament books in his writings, such as James, 2 Peter, and Jude.)----when you look at all this, you can be confident that we have the original reading, as is found by comparing the texts and using the words that the most ancient and contextually-reliable manuscripts agree on. Is this a scientific experiment? No. You can't prove this in a lab. Faith is involved here. But it's reasonable.

[@johns6704]

@@darapdiengdoh2179 well of course they don't. They were written on the cheapest paper most likely. And were also probably the first ones thrown away as their usefulness was no longer needed. This would be true of any written material. But if you can see that from the years 250 through 2024 the text has not been meaningfully changed (also see in the history of christian artwork), then you can assume that the closer you get to the source the less and less variants there would be. And if between 250 and 2024 it was preserved than it was even more probable that the first 200 years they were preserved.

[@JesusFaithJourney]

I love his work and listening to him! Great guest!!!!!

[@gavinjames1145]

Brilliant interview! Fascinating topic!

[@ASeventhSign]

Dr. Wallace is giving his lapel mic a serious beat down 🙂 Any video with this man is a treasure if you're even slightly interested in the history of your Bible.

[@DanellTomasella]

Sean, thank you. I hope you have Dr. Wallace on again.

[@gsneff]

I’m fascinated with the idea that perhaps the volcano charred libraries of Pompeii, Herculaneum, or other ancient cities might turn up first century copies of New Testament books.

[@robertkeith7274]

Not to mention the copies of scripture destroyed on orders by Emperor Diocletian in 303 AD. I also wonder how many copies of the Hebrew scriptures were destroyed on the orders of Antiochus Epiphanes.

[@samkariuki1211]

He is the finest New Testament scholar I have interacted with.

[@Lillaloppan]

Thank you so very much!

[@SaneNoMore]

Awesome interview

[@Cors7358]

Thanks so much Dr. Wallace

[@rbresnan6084]

No essential doctrine has been altered? I have some questions; what about preservation? Have any doctrines been weakened? If so, how much weakening must occur before it is a problem? Thanks!

[@louisetippets7855]

Thrilled to discover another great scholar! Can't believe I never heard him before!

[@kymdickman8910]

Me too!

[@mattandkim17]

10:24 always a tactful one lol, great interview Sean.

[@tonywtyt]

I just been searching for a study bible. I've not actually read in a good while and I feel drawn to the word. I already have 1 study bible, but its not of a comfortable text size for me to read anymore. Because of my searching through reviews here, your video came up in my feed. Extremely interesting!

[@AtrusGambit]

PLEASE HAVE HIM ON AGAIN! ❤ ❤ ❤

[@biddiemutter3481]

Fascinating. Thank you.

[@canadiankewldude]

Our soul needs understanding. Please Lord, Pray for us in deep meditation.

[@racerx4152]

about 5 years ago , there was a video on mummy masks, which were dissected and were supposed to have portions of the new testament in them. the only reason I bring it up here is that josh mc dowell was in one of those video's. maybe sean knows about this and can ask his dad about this, and make an updated video about it.

[@BlestinTexas24]

Most fascinating interview! I was riveted! Thank you! An education in a discipline I never knew existed.

[@goldenboy7819]

I have a couple of books by Wallace and would love to see more interviews on him. He is 2nd only to Bruce Metzger.

[@SeanMcDowell]

You got it!

[@PropheticPlaces]

Thanks

[@alomax92]

I served at the US Naval Observatory and held first edition copies of Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton. I can attest to those rules in handling old documents. The no glives thing was a surprise but made sense.

[@cynthiakleyn-kennedy5881]

Amazing!! Wonderful! Keep up the good work.

[@darrengarvie8832]

This has been so encouraging to hear thank you for this.

[@annaraeellison3417]

Maybe Dr. Wallace should have a movie night and show his students The Wizard of Oz. It could be a night if fellowship. He could give extra credit for anyone who comes!

[@aar0n709]

God used this man!!

[@kanyee9203]

Thanks for this enlightening piece,❤❤❤

[@Beefcake1982]

Great interview. Thank you

[@thedurlings2942]

Amazing, brilliant!!!

[@rodneyjackson6181]

Fascinating information.

[@snoopycharlie8718]

Around the 30 min mark is gold

[@Perktube1]

39:55 - for audio check.

[@rob5462]

I am traveling through the first 2 countries to adopt Christianity Armenia 301 AD and Georgia 326 AD and visited several ancient monasteries (One still active and founded in the 4th Century) has Daniel Wallace done any research in these countries?

[@rossd6809]

This discussion on variants is interesting but then when i hear my bilingual Brazilian friends say their Portuguese versions of the Bible is not, in their opinion, is not as good as the English version like the NIV or NET.

[@hebera.carrillo2049]

Is it possible to have Daniel B. Wallace work with Gary Habermas and you in a book? That would be something that I would love to see and read or see if the three of you were together discussing any topic on this.

[@mike245401]

Thank you for this video! Anyone know if Dr. Wallace has a KZbin channel? Thanks 😊

[@hextoken]

Dan is great

[@retribution999]

Bart destroyed my faith and Daniel restored it.

[@justinkruse6467]

me too

[@Terabapu3156]

Thankyou Lord Jesus Christ Ji.

[@Scott.Silburn]

Fascinating...

[@srice6231]

Oh wow! This is so incredibly interesting!

[@Qbalo_gaming]

Want Dan again on your channel with more questions..😊

[@SeanMcDowell]

You got it!

[@radscorpion8]

its just too exhausting to argue against religion anymore

[@gissie391]

I did reading around but after 2009 they took books out library .

[@dannycampisi1919]

Great video. New hairstyle on point 👋🏼

[@fyrerayne8882]

Nice

[@annaraeellison3417]

How do you take notes on what you find if you can't take an ink pen near the manuscripts?

[@heythere6655]

In other interviews he talks about taking great quality pictures.

[@douglasmanson9854]

Perhaps a recorder?

[@orangecountyproperties]

This was great!