Peter J. Williams

British biblical scholar and New Testament textual critic, Principal of Tyndale House, Cambridge, and author of 'Can We Trust the Gospels?,' known for work on the reliability of the Gospels and public scholarship.

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  1. 1. The Surprising Genius Of Jesus

    An accessible exploration of the Gospels’ portrayal of a master teacher, this book uncovers the intricate artistry and moral force of the parables—especially the story of the prodigal son—highlighting symmetry, memorability, Old Testament echoes, and surprising narrative reversals. It argues that such literary sophistication points to authentic, early tradition rather than later invention, and invites readers to grapple with themes of repentance, forgiveness, and the expansive, boundary-crossing love of God.

  2. 2. Can We Trust The Gospels?

    A concise, accessible case that the New Testament Gospels preserve reliable eyewitness testimony, drawing on corroborating evidence from geography, culture, and naming patterns, the fit of incidental details, early manuscripts and translations, and non-Christian sources. It addresses alleged contradictions and textual variants, explaining how differences are consistent with independent testimonies rather than fabrication. The book also contrasts the canonical accounts with later apocryphal writings, arguing the former are earlier, more historically grounded biographies.

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