History and Authenticity of the Bible Part 1 of 25 - David Hocking

History and Authenticity of the Bible is a study series by David Hocking, provided on Blue Letter Bible Institute, at the website: https://Study.Bible Blue Letter Bible Institute, with permission from the author, shares the audio and transcripts of the courses. The audio quality was sometimes difficult for me to hear. The audio I'm sharing here, was created by using the transcripts of David Hocking's lectures. I put the text through a text to speech program. I made these audio files for my personal use, but I believe that it can be beneficial for others too. Regarding permissions: I have reached out to Blue Letter Bible Institute regarding permission to share this, but they referred me to the author. I requested permission multiple times by means of different email addresses associated with David's ministry, but I didn't get a response from Mr Hocking. If you know Mr Hocking and he doesn't want me sharing this, please let me know and I will take it down immediately. I do not use ads or accept donations. I only want to further the kingdom. The following description is from the Blue Letter Bible Institute website: History and Authenticity of the Bible Overview This course was taught during twenty-five classroom sessions with the purpose of instructing Bible college students in topics such as the inspiration, the inerrancy, and the authority of God’s Word. The instructor examines how the Bible was written over centuries of time and how it has been preserved by the Author Himself. He explains the process of translations from the original languages; the importance of canonicity; the issues of textual criticism; and the principles of interpretation. This informative series will elicit bold confidence in the inerrant & infallible Word of God. Ages ago someone wisely said, “We cannot dispense with a single word of Holy Writ; the removal of a part would mar the completeness and connection of the whole. Absolutely perfect are the proportions of God’s inspired truth.” That view of the Bible is strictly adhered to in this course taught by David Hocking. It is available through the text or the audio version, and we encourage you to enroll today. David Hocking has been preaching and teaching the Bible for over 50 years and is committed to the inspiration and inerrancy of the Word of God. He has pastored churches in Ohio and Southern California, and has been teaching on the radio since 1970. David attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, where he graduated with a B.A. in Bible, Greek, and Ancient History. After college David attended Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana, where he received his Master of Divinity degree in Biblical Studies. David also continued graduate studies and received a Doctor of Ministry degree as well as a Ph.D. degree in Biblical Studies and languages and a Doctor of Laws degree, being honored by Biola University.