Matthew McWhorter puts a spotlight on a question most Christians avoid. How do you know the Bible you trust is complete and who decided what belongs in it?
This conversation moves directly into the conflict behind that question. McWhorter examines the formation of the biblical canon and exposes a contradiction between Protestant claims and early Church evidence. The same sources used to defend the New Testament are dismissed when they support additional Old Testament books.
That contradiction is not minor. It affects the credibility of the entire case for Christianity.
McWhorter approaches this like a legal investigation. He compares evidence, tracks historical acceptance, and examines witness credibility. What emerges is a gap between what many believe and what the historical record shows.
The discussion also moves into something deeper. It contrasts modern Christianity with the early Church that held its beliefs under threat of persecution. That difference raises questions about the strength of belief today.
The interview introduces the conflict. The book Canon Crossfire contains the full research and documentation. Both are necessary to understand what is at stake.
Important Links:
Book: Canon Crossfire: Does the Protestant Bible Blow up the Case for Christianity?
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