By Preston Russell Have you ever asked, “When did these 27 books at the end of my Bible get grouped together?” Were they always grouped together? If not, what isContinue reading New Testament Manuscripts and the New Testament Canon
Manuscripts 101: What is a Palimpsest?
By: Denis Salgado The other day, I was reading about a mom who decided to remodel one of her kid’s bedrooms. The project involved the removal of ugly, floral wallpapersContinue reading Manuscripts 101: What is a Palimpsest?
Manuscripts 101: What is an Autograph?
By: Preston Russell When you think of the word “autograph,” what comes to mind? Perhaps Michael Jordan’s signature on a framed jersey he wore in the final game of theContinue reading Manuscripts 101: What is an Autograph?
Manuscripts 101: What is a textual variant?
By: Denis Salgado How Did Variants Arise? As I write this—I mean, as I type this—I realize how much computers have simplified the writing process. No need for drippy featherContinue reading Manuscripts 101: What is a textual variant?
Manuscripts 101: Manuscript Materials
By: Todd Leibovitz We have all, at some point, entered a bookstore excited to find a new adventure or love story to read. We look at the signs indicating genres.Continue reading Manuscripts 101: Manuscript Materials
Manuscripts 101: The Layout of Greek New Testament Catena Manuscripts
By: Andrew J. Patton Editor’s note: This post goes into more detail about one aspect of catena manuscripts. For a more general introduction to Greek New Testament catena manuscripts, seeContinue reading Manuscripts 101: The Layout of Greek New Testament Catena Manuscripts
Manuscripts 101: Greek New Testament Catena Manuscripts
By: Andrew J. Patton When asked by the apostle Philip if he understood what he was reading, the Ethiopian Eunuch replied, “How can I . . . unless someone explains it toContinue reading Manuscripts 101: Greek New Testament Catena Manuscripts
Manuscripts 101: GA Numbers
Whether or not you self-identify as an “organized person,” every human uses organized systems to navigate life. Most stores arrange products by type, brand, use, or another relationship. Traffic lawsContinue reading Manuscripts 101: GA Numbers
Manuscripts 101: Manuscript Contents
Mention the New Testament in conversation, and most people likely think of the final third of a printed Bible, available in almost any bookstore or library in a variety ofContinue reading Manuscripts 101: Manuscript Contents
Manuscripts 101: A Brief History of Greek Handwriting
By: Clark R. Bates, Guest Contributor Before an English New Testament is produced, translators consult a critical edition of the Greek New Testament. This “critical” edition develops from the compilationContinue reading Manuscripts 101: A Brief History of Greek Handwriting