A Christian’s Pocket Guide To How We Got The Bible by Sidney Lanier

A concise, accessible guide explaining where the biblical texts came from, how they were written, copied, and collected into the Old and New Testament canons, and why they can be trusted. It introduces key manuscript evidence, the processes of textual criticism and canonization, and the history of translation, while addressing common misconceptions and challenges. With clear explanations and practical examples, it equips readers to understand how we got Scripture and to read modern Bibles with greater confidence.