God Spoke by Matthew Mangum

In his book God Spoke, Matthew J. D. Mangum explores the historical and theological journey of how the English Bible was formed and preserved. This book is freely available and dedicated to the public domain. The book explains that while the Bible is the Word of God, it was delivered through human authorized agents and shaped by complex processes of canonization, transmission, and translation. Mangum addresses common misinformation found online, providing clarity on why certain books were included in the canon while others, like the Gnostic gospels, were rejected. The book also examines the physical labor of scribes, the impact of textual variations, and the evolution of English translations from William Tyndale to modern versions. Ultimately, the book aims to bolster the reader's confidence in Scripture by detailing its transition from ancient oral traditions to the printed volumes used today.