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Tallen · #4 (**permalink**) 05-22-2007, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Pilgrim

I believe that later he developed strong views favoring the TR (perhaps similar to Letis if not directly influenced by him) and that we discussed this on the PB about a year ago. There is a sharp exchange between Sandlin and Bahnsen on the old Theonomy-L list from about 10 years ago on this subject. The real fireworks started when James White entered the debate vs. Letis.

The issue between Letis and White became whether White was qualified to speak for those within the guild of textual criticism. Letis, with impeccable academic credentials and White with what is viewed as somewhat shady credentials from some within the guild. So the discussion soon lost momentum and focused upon White's credentials and integrity. This left both Letis and White standing with egg on their faces. Letis because he felt he should address whether or not White was qualified to present an informed opinion, and White for presenting himself as though he was from within the ranks of textual critics.

I say this not to impugned either man, but as an observer of this whole exchange. For me it demonstrated that even those that are viewed as leaders of the issues of today..., are often driven by pride and a need for recognition. They battle the same battles as the rest of us.