Contributor

Michael Kruger

Michael J. Kruger (Ph.D., University of Edinburgh) is the President and the Samuel C. Patterson Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. He has written extensively on topics related to the origins of the New Testament canon and the development of the New Testament text, with a particular focus upon the second century. Prior publications include Christianity at the Crossroads, The Question of Canon, and The Early Text of the New Testament.

Resources from Michael

New
Podcast Episode

Reliability of the Scriptures with Michael Kruger

New Churches Masterclass Season 1 Episode 15

Michael Kruger explores why Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John stand apart from other so-called “gospels” as the most historically reliable sources about Jesus.

New
Podcast Episode

Canonicity of Scripture with Michael Kruger

New Churches Masterclass Season 1 Episode 10

Contrary to modern critiques, Kruger presents historical and theological evidence for a second-century core canon, showing early consensus and divine authorship.
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