> It is not. Scripture defines the teachings of Christ. This is the main point; they do not. The manuscripts at best describe the teachings of different sects

> It is not. Scripture defines the teachings of Christ. This is the main point; they do not. The manuscripts at best describe the teachings of different sects of early christianity invoking the authority of christ for validation. That's why they contradict so much and that is why there are so many. Even an actual "original" manuscript cannot change that.