Text & Canon Institute

05/25/2026

The Midwestern Weekly highlighted one of our articles on Bible translation by Peter Gurry today!

"One of the benefits of multiple translations is that it makes Bible readers more aware that what they are reading is a translation."

Check it out!

With over 60 English translations now available at the tap of a finger, many faithful Christians find themselves anxious about something that should bring them joy: the abundance of God's Word in their own language. However, such a gift is meant to be a blessing and not a burden. Check out this arti...

05/21/2026

Did you know this year marks the 500th anniversary of the publication of William Tyndale’s English New Testament? It was the first ever translated from the original Greek and would become the backbone of the English Bible for the next 100 years, including the King James Bible. But it was not welcomed by all. The Bishop of London burned copies in front of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London and called it a “most pernicious poison.” This summer, that same Cathedral will mark the anniversary of Tyndale’s NT with a new exhibition opening in June, and a series of talks, tours and activities through the year.

Book sightseeing tickets We have a number of sightseeing tickets available, with discounts for children, students, seniors over 65, and families.

05/16/2026

Some 300 attendees at our Scribes & Scripture conference at Calvary Chapel Lake Stevens this morning!

Next time, we'll bring more copies of the book, since these went before the conference even started 🙂.

05/14/2026

This Saturday, we'll be in Lake Stevens, WA (Calvary Chapel) speaking on how we got the Bible!

The conference is free and includes lunch.

For details and the link to register, see👇.

05/07/2026

On May 16, we're looking forward to speaking in Lake Stevens, WA on how we got the Bible!

We'll be at Calvary Chapel Lake Stevens, and the conference is free and even includes lunch. For details and to register, see the link👇.

04/29/2026

Dr. Gurry has just reviewed the 6th edition of the UBS Greek New Testament for Themelios journal. “So much has changed with this edition that it can fairly be called the most significant update to the UBS edition in fifty years...”

First published in 1966, the UBS Greek New Testament hits its 60th birthday this year. It has long been the preferred hand edition for its intended audience of translators, students, and pastors. The arrival of this new, sixth edition is a major publishing event, especially as it is accompanied by a...

04/03/2026

This Easter weekend, we hope you enjoy our series of articles on the major textual problems in Isaiah 53 and that these articles give a clearer vision of the identity and accomplishment of God's Servant from this significant chapter in Isaiah's vision.

Our Easter series addresses a set of textual problems that are crucial to the identity of the suffering servant in Isaiah 53. Dr. John Meade, Dr. Anthony Ferguson, and Dr. Peter Gentry explain key textual problems in one of the Bible’s most famous texts.

02/21/2026

We’re speaking at Red Bridge Baptist Church this morning about how we got the Bible.

If you’re interested in hosting a Scribes & Scripture event at your church or group, see the link below 👇.

02/18/2026

More about : https://www.mbts.edu/academics/online-education/Enter to WIN a Codex Sinaiticus Facsimile and Dr. Gurry's book: https://www...

02/10/2026

On February 21, the directors are speaking on how we got the Bible at Red Bridge Baptist Church!

Come hear talks on the canon of Scripture, the history of our English Bibles, and the texts of Old and New Testament. Bring your questions for our Q&A!

Registration fee includes lunch and a copy of John Meade and Peter Gurry's book, Scribes & Scripture. Learn more👇