# How the Bible Was Copied, Preserved, and Passed Down

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Podcast: [On Life & Scripture](https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-life-scripture-6738408)
Published: 2026-04-27T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.jeremysarber.com/p/how-the-bible-was-copied-preserved
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God providentially preserved Scripture through scribes, manuscripts, and textual transmission, demonstrating the reliability of the Bible despite ordinary human means and minor textual variations. Get full access to On Life & Scripture at www.jeremysarber.com/subscribe

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