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Textual Criticism

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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Seventy-Five Souls: Syntax and History in Acts 7:14

The Verse in Focus (Acts 7:14) ἀποστείλας δὲ Ἰωσὴφ μετεκαλέσατο τὸν πατέρα αὐτοῦ Ἰακὼβ καὶ πᾶσαν τὴν συγγένειαν αὐτοῦ ἐν ψυχαῖς ἑβδομήκοντα πέντε The Aorist Participle: ἀποστείλας The Study more …..

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