Trustworthy: Thirteen Arguments for the Reliability of the New Testament

How do we know the New Testament is reliable?

It matters--but discussions on whether the New Testament is historically accurate can be tedious and overwhelming. We want to be confident that the reports in the New Testament are true and dependable, but scholarly discussions around the authenticity of the events recounted in Scripture can be challenging to navigate.

Dr. Ben Shaw provides the clear introduction we’ve needed for understanding the New Testament’s historical reliability. In his book, Trustworthy, he systematically surveys key issues related to New Testament reliability and provides guidance for those setting out to explore the evidence. Concise, to-the-point chapters equip readers to answer the challenging questions one encounters when discussing the credibility of the New Testament. Addressing a wide variety of evidence including archaeology, authorship, text criticism, and non-Christian sources, Shaw leads readers through the key scholarly topics related to New Testament reliability.

Here’s the truth: we can trust the New Testament not only for its historical accuracy but also as a guide to life.

Gary R. Habermas (PhD, Michigan State University) is distinguished research professor and chair of the department of philosophy and theology at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Benjamin C. F. Shaw (PhD, Liberty) is president of Core Apologetics. He also serves as adjunct professor of theology at Liberty University and affiliate faculty member of Colorado Christian University. He has been working with Dr. Gary R. Habermas for over a decade to collaborate in philosophical, historical, and theological research and publishing.