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Greek New Testament Manuscripts

An Introduction to the Palaeography of Greek New Testament Manuscripts

1. Introduction Palaeography, the study of ancient handwriting, is a critical discipline for understanding the transmission and preservation of Greek New Testament manuscripts. Far from being a purely technical endeavor, palaeography functions as a vital tool in reconstructing the textual, … Continue reading

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Nestle-Aland Novum Testamentum Graece 28th Edition

This is the 28th edition of the Nestle-Aland Novum Testamentum Graece (NA28), a standard edition of the Greek New Testament used by New Testament scholars and Bible translators. What’s New In Nestle-Aland 28th Edition Critical apparatus revised and easier to … Continue reading

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Codex Bezae Cantabrigensis

Codex Bezae Cantabrigensis is a 5th century A.D. codex of the New Testament that is written in an uncial hand on vellum. It is designated by siglum D or 05 (in the Gregory-Aland numbering), δ 5 (von Soden). The codex … Continue reading

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Codex Vaticanus

The Codex Vaticanus B 03 (Vaticanus Graecus 1209) is the oldest extant manuscript of the Greek Bible. The Codex has been stored in the Vatican Library since the 15th century, hence the name Codex Vaticanus. It is written on 759 leaves of vellum … Continue reading

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