Authenticity Quote by Anonymous
“The evidence for our New Testament writings is ever so much greater than the evidence for many writings of classical authors, the authenticity of which no one dreams of questioning. And if the New Testament were a collection of secular writings, their authenticity would generally be regarded as beyond all doubt.”
About This Quote
New Testament evidence is stronger than many classical writings; its authenticity is unquestioned.
In simple terms: New Testament is well‑supported compared to older texts.
Key Takeaway
Recognize differing evidential standards.
Themes
religion
history
evidence
canon
skepticism
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
academic
skeptical
When to use this quote
- theology
- academic study
- public discourse
Key Concepts
textual criticism
faith vs scholarship
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we assess historical authenticity?
- What biases affect evidence evaluation?
A Different Perspective
May dismiss legitimate scholarly debate.
![“In my qualified opinion as a Biblical scholar, there is 'massive' and overwhelming historical evidence that the New Testament manuscripts are in fact reliable." ~R. Alan Woods [2013]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/84a/r-alan-woods-1455_bible_in-my-qualified-opinion-as-a-biblical-sc_2999378.jpg)
![“I am in complete alignment with my thinking with this statement by F. F. Bruce: 'Whether our approach is theological or historical, it does matter whether the New Testament documents are reliable or not'." ~R. Alan Woods [2013]” quote by R. Alan Woods](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/37a/r-alan-woods-1455_authenticity_i-am-in-complete-alignment-with-my-think_648268.jpg)
