The Manuscript Evidence by Thomas Holland

The Manuscript Evidence

Manuscript Evidence

Lessons given by Dr. Thomas Holland

For over twenty years, Dr. Thomas Holland has been a pastor and scholar, teaching courses on the subject of Bible manuscript evidence, biblical textual criticism and preservation, theology, and Christian apologetics at various Bible Institutes. Dr. Holland is an ordained minister with the American Baptist Churches (ABC-USA).

Lesson 1: The Biblical Foundation for the Preservation of God's Word
In this lesson Dr. Holland establishes the Bible as the starting point for this class. In fact, this lesson shows the importance of basing our faith on God's Word alone.
Lesson 2: Presenting Some Basics
This lesson lays a basic foundation for understanding textual criticism.
Lesson 3: Listing Some Differences
This lesson shows some differences between the King James Bible and modern translations.
Lesson 4: Early Heresies and the Alexandrian and Western Line
This lesson traces heresies in the early church as well as the development of the Greek text that underlies the NIV and other modern perversions of the Bible.
Lesson 5 - The Traditional Text Line
This lesson traces the development of the Greek text that underlies the KJB.
Lesson 6: German, Spanish, and Early English Versions
This lesson discusses German, Spanish, and early English versions of the Bible based on the Textus Receptus.
Lesson 7: The Authorized Version
This lesson discusses the history behind the King James Bible, as well as comparisons between it and the New King James Version.
Lesson 8: The Hebrew Masoretic Text and Greek Septuagint:
This lesson discusses the origin of the Hebrew Masoretic text and the Greek Septuagint, including comparisons between the Septuagint and the KJB.
Lesson 9: The Dead Sea Scrolls:
In this lesson Dr. Holland discusses the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls in relation to the King James Bible
Lesson 10: Textual Considerations
In this lesson Dr. Holland discusses the significance of how the actual text was translated. He gives quite a few examples verses from different versions.
Lesson 11: Translational Considerations
In this lesson Dr. Holland discusses some different translations in various languages in relation to the King James Bible.
Lesson Twelve: Deliberating the Arguments
In this concluding lesson Dr. Holland discusses more on how to know which Bible is the true words of God. He points out many more philosophies and errors of D. A. Carson, Bruce Metzger, and James White.

Advanced MSS Class

Dr. Hollands is also has an advanced manuscript evidence class for those with prior knowledge of manuscript evidence and the Bible issue in general. He plans on taking a couple books in the NT and comparing the Greek (TR/critical text) and other translations such as some of the earlier English Bibles and other languages. The student must have Windows with a processor that can load and use the symbol ("Greek") font. He will be using a lot of Greek and it would most likely not be worthwhile taking the course with out the proper equipment. (It is not necessary to know Greek.)

If you would like to participate in the class, you may contact Dr. Holland's at logos1611@aol.com,. Send Dr. Holland a note telling him that you would like to participate in the class. Classes are now being given on a six month cycle. So, depending on when you sign up it could be some time till the next cycle will roll around. Dr.Holland has plans to decrease the cycle time down to a short time so the wait in the future should not be long.