Luke's use of "just as delivered" (kathōs paredosan) emphasizes transmission accuracy

Luke 1:2 includes the phrase "just as they were delivered to us" — the Greek term implies faithful, accurate handing on of the tradition. This was important to Luke and his audience: no additions, no subtractions, accurate paraphrase acceptable but historical substance must be preserved. Mike contrasts this with Ehrman's implication that the tradition was freely altered.