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    Textual Criticism of Luke 3:22: A Response to Bart Ehrman, An Argument Supporting the Traditional Reading
    Textual Criticism of Luke 3:22: A Response to Bart Ehrman, An Argument Supporting the Traditional Reading
    Textual Criticism of Luke 3:22: A Response to Bart Ehrman, An Argument Supporting the Traditional Reading
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    Textual Criticism of Luke 3:22: A Response to Bart Ehrman, An Argument Supporting the Traditional Reading

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    Textual Criticism of Luke 3:22: A Response to Bart Ehrman, An Argument Supporting the Traditional Reading, by Robert Alan King is a book with over 8,800 words. This book first presents the argument of Ehrman regarding the textual variant in Luke 3:22, then discusses and defines the meaning of Psalms 2:7, and afterwards explores the Sonship theology in Luke. What then follows is a brief look at the manuscript evidence, an examination of the early gospels used by the Hebrews relevant to the variant, and then finally a thorough exploration of the patristic evidence. All this will be wrapped up with King's conclusion, based on the evidence presented here, that the traditional reading found in most Greek manuscripts is in fact the original text composed by Luke. King is an ordained minister through Calvary Chapel and runs the website BibleCommentator.com.

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    PublisherRobert Alan King
    Release dateDec 17, 2014
    ISBN9781310633645
    Textual Criticism of Luke 3:22: A Response to Bart Ehrman, An Argument Supporting the Traditional Reading
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    Robert Alan King

    Robert Alan King is an ordained minister through Calvary Chapel who has written numerous theological and inspirational articles for a variety of publications, including Advocate, The Church Herald & Holiness Banner, Companions, The Priest, Proclaim, Pulpit Helps, Vista, War Cry, and Decision Magazine. He also has authored numerous printed books and dozens of eBooks.King has a Master of Arts Degree Sum Cum Laude in Psychology from Touro University Worldwide with an 4.0 institutional GPA, a Bachelor of Science Degree Cum Laude in Bible and Theology from Lee University with an 4.0 institutional GPA, and an Associate of Arts Degree with an emphasis in Science from Coastline Community College. He has a total of at least 256 units of education from universities, seminaries or colleges. This includes at least 130 units of Bible and theology related classes from Lee University, Calvary Chapel Bible College, and Chafer Theological Seminary.

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      Textual Criticism of Luke 3:22 - Robert Alan King

      Textual Criticism of Luke 3:22: A Response to Bart Ehrman

      An Argument Supporting the Traditional Reading

      By Robert Alan King

      Smashwords Edition

      Copyright 2014 by King & Associates. All Rights Reserved.

      Most quotations of the early church fathers are from Ante-Nicene Fathers, Roberts & Donaldson, 1885-96; and Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, Roberts & Donaldson, 1887-1900. However, I have altered most of the archaic English words into their modern form.

      Published by King & Associates, Casa Grande, Arizona.

      For a complete catalog of books and publications by Robert Alan King, visit BibleCommentator.com. This site also provides you with news on his upcoming titles. In addition, you can read many articles by King on a wide variety of biblical issues. And by signing up and registering for our newsletter, you can get eBooks, articles and other biblically related content for free, often before it is even available to the general public.

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      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      The Argument

      The Meaning of Psalms 2:7

      Sonship Theology in Luke

      The Manuscript Evidence

      The Early Hebrew Gospels

      The Patristic Literature

      Conclusion

      Footnotes

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      Introduction

      While reading Dr. Bart Ehrman's book Misquoting Jesus, I came across his discussion regarding the variant reading of Luke 3:22 that quotes Psalm 2:7. It was the catalyst that began my research into the original texts and other sources to discover what was the correct reading. Since I do not have any specific position on this matter that I need to affirm in order to feel comfortable, I hope that I have undertaken this task with objectivity and without bias. I find either reading of Luke 3:22 acceptable with my faith (in coincidence with the Apostle's Creed) and easily explainable as conforming to the norms of traditional Christianity.

      This book first presents the argument of Ehrman regarding the textual variant in Luke 3:22, then discusses and defines the meaning of Psalms 2:7, and afterwards explores the Sonship theology in Luke. What then follows is a brief look at the manuscript evidence, an examination of the early gospels used by the Hebrews relevant to the variant, and then finally a thorough exploration of the patristic evidence. All this will be wrapped up with my conclusion, based on the evidence presented here, that the traditional reading found in most Greek manuscripts is in fact the original text composed by Luke.

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      The Argument

      Dr. Ehrman insists that the following text referencing Psalms 2:7 is the original reading in Luke 3:22:

      υιος μου ει συ εγω σημερον γεγεννηκα σε (Luke 3:22 D)

      You are my Son, today I have begotten you.

      My position is that the traditional text below is the original reading:

      σὺ εἶ ὁ υἱός μου ὁ ἀγαπητός, ἐν σοὶ εὐδόκησα. (Luke 3:22)

      You are my beloved Son, in you I am well pleased.

      Before we examine Ehrman's claim against the evidence, it is first crucial that we explore the interpretation of Psalms 2:7 both from the Jewish perspective before the incarnation and the later Christian understanding that follows.

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      The Meaning of Psalms 2:7

      I will surely tell of the

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