For many believers, discussions about textual criticism feel reserved for scholars. Yet the central question is simple: Do we have the New Testament God actually inspired? In God Has Preserved His Text, Dr. Wilbur Pickering bridges the gap between technical research and practical faith, arguing that the biblical text has indeed been faithfully preserved — not through accidental survival, but by divine intention.
Rejecting the assumption that earlier fragments automatically equal better text, Pickering presents a historically, theologically, and statistically grounded defense of the Byzantine text form, with focused attention on Family 35 (f35), a manuscript line that demonstrates extraordinary consistency and purity across geography and generations.
This work serves as both an entry-level introduction and a research-level reference tool, making it valuable for:
Pastors and ministry leaders
Seminary students
Christian apologists
Homeschool and classical educators
Serious Bible readers seeking answers
Textual critics examining non-Alexandrian methodologies
If you're seeking clarity, confidence, and historical grounding regarding the New Testament manuscript tradition, this book is a foundational starting point.
