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EPISODE · Jun 14, 2025 · 10 MIN

How Accurate Are Paul’s Letters? What the Manuscripts and Scholars Say

from Living the Bible · host Jason Conrad

Can we really know what Paul wrote nearly 2,000 years ago? In this episode, we dive into the manuscript evidence behind the seven letters that even secular scholars agree are authentically Paul's. Whether you approach the Bible with faith or skepticism, the transmission of these ancient letters offers a rare meeting point where historians and believers find surprising agreement. You’ll hear what the earliest manuscripts say, where they came from, and how much—or how little—has changed over time.

Can we really know what Paul wrote nearly 2,000 years ago? In this episode, we dive into the manuscript evidence behind the seven letters that even secular scholars agree are authentically Paul's. Whether you approach the Bible with faith or skepticism, the transmission of these ancient letters offers a rare meeting point where historians and believers find surprising agreement. You’ll hear what the earliest manuscripts say, where they came from, and how much—or how little—has changed over time.

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