Scribal Habits in Early Greek New Testament Papyri
Scribal Habits in Early Greek New Testament Papyri

Author: James R. Royse

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2007-09-30

Total Pages: 1085

ISBN-13: 9047423666

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In textual criticism, the 'scribal habits' in a manuscript (tendencies to make various sorts of changes) must be known in order to evaluate its testimony. Colwell analyzed the scribal habits in P45, P66, and P75, by examining their singular readings. This book expands on Colwell's work by studying P45, P46, P47, P66, P72, and P75, the six most extensive early New Testament manuscripts. All the singular readings in these papyri are studied along with all the corrections. The results, which incorporate many revised readings of these papyri, make possible the more precise use of these papyri in textual criticism. Among the important discoveries is that the general tendency of these early scribes was to omit rather than to add.

Scribal Habits in Early Greek New Testament Papyri
Scribal Habits in Early Greek New Testament Papyri

Author: James Ronald Royse

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 1086

ISBN-13: 9004161813

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This book investigates the scribal habits of P45, P46, P47, P66, P72, and P75, the six most extensive early New Testament manuscripts. All the singular readings in these six papyri are studied along with all the corrections.

Numerals in Early Greek New Testament Manuscripts
Numerals in Early Greek New Testament Manuscripts

Author: Zachary Cole

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2017-05-08

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 900434375X

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In Numerals in Early Greek New Testament Manuscripts, Zachary J. Cole provides the first in-depth examination of the seemingly obscure, yet important topic: how early Christian scribes wrote numbers and why. While scholars have long been aware that Christian scribes occasionally used numerical abbreviations in their books, few have been able to make much sense of it. This detailed analysis of numerals in manuscripts up through the fifth century CE uncovers a wealth of palaeographical and codicological data. Among other findings, Zachary J. Cole shows that some numerals can function as “visual links” between witnesses, that numbers sometimes—though rarely—functioned like nomina sacra, and that Christians uniquely adapted their numbering system to suit the needs of public reading.

Scribal Habits in Sixth-Century Greek Purple Codices
Scribal Habits in Sixth-Century Greek Purple Codices

Author: Elijah Hixson

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2019-09-16

Total Pages: 598

ISBN-13: 9004399917

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In Scribal Habits in Sixth-Century Greek Purple Codices, Elijah Hixson assesses the extent to which unique readings reveal the tendencies of the scribes who produced three luxury manuscripts of Matthew’s Gospel. The manuscripts, Codex Purpureus Petropolitanus (N 022), Codex Sinopensis (O 023) and Codex Rossanensis (Σ 042), were each copied in the sixth century from the same exemplar. Hixson compares the results of a modified singular readings method to the number of actual changes each scribe made. An edition of the lost exemplar and transcriptions of Matthew in each manuscript follow in the appendices. Of particular relevance to New Testament textual criticism is the observation that the singular readings method does not accurately reveal the habits of these three scribes.

THE SCRIBE AND THE TEXT OF THE NEW TESTAMENT
THE SCRIBE AND THE TEXT OF THE NEW TESTAMENT

Author: Edward D. Andrews

Publisher: Christian Publishing House

Published: 2023-03-14

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13:

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THE SCRIBE AND THE TEXT OF THE NEW TESTAMENT is a comprehensive exploration of the critical role played by scribes in the transmission of the New Testament text throughout history. This book provides a fascinating and informative overview of the evolution of scribal practices and their impact on the New Testament text, revealing how scribal tendencies have led to the creation of variant readings. The book delves into the significance of studying scribal activities in textual criticism, explaining how understanding scribal errors can help scholars determine the original text of the New Testament. The book provides examples of the most common types of scribal errors and offers strategies for identifying and correcting them. With clear and accessible language, the book explains the historical and cultural context of scribal practices in the New Testament era. It highlights the importance of recognizing the impact of scribal activities on the transmission of the New Testament text and its continuing relevance to contemporary scholarship. THE SCRIBE AND THE TEXT OF THE NEW TESTAMENT is an essential resource for anyone interested in textual criticism, the history of the New Testament, or the cultural context of the ancient world. It is an invaluable guide for scholars, students, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the New Testament and its transmission through history.

A Critical Examination of the Coherence-Based Genealogical Method in New Testament Textual Criticism
A Critical Examination of the Coherence-Based Genealogical Method in New Testament Textual Criticism

Author: Peter J. Gurry

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2017-09-18

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 9004354549

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This study offers the first sustained examination of the Coherence-Based Genealogical Method (CBGM), a computerized method being used to edit the most widely-used editions of the Greek New Testament. Part one addresses the CBGM’s history and reception before providing a fresh statement of its principles and procedures. Parts two and three consider the method’s ability to recover the initial text and to delineate its history. A new portion of the global stemma is presented for the first time and important conclusions are drawn about the nature of the initial text, scribal habits, and the origins of the Byzantine text. A final chapter suggests improvements and highlights limitations. Overall, the CBGM is positively assessed but not without important criticisms and cautions.

Perspectives on New Testament Textual Criticism, Volume 2
Perspectives on New Testament Textual Criticism, Volume 2

Author: Eldon Jay Epp

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2020-11-30

Total Pages: 869

ISBN-13: 9004442332

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Perspectives on New Testament Textual Criticism, Volume 2, with articles published during 2006-2017, treats many aspects of New Testament textual criticism, emphasizing the criteria for constructing the earliest attainable text, and extracting stories told by “rejected” variants that illuminate issues in the early Christian churches.

The Earliest Christian Artifacts
The Earliest Christian Artifacts

Author: Larry W. Hurtado

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 2006-11-02

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 0802828957

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Review: "Much attention has been paid to the words of the earliest Christian canonical and extracanonical texts, yet Larry Hurtado points out that an even more telling story is being overlooked - the story of the physical texts themselves. He introduces readers to the staurogram, possibly the first representation of the cross, the nomina sacra, a textual abbreviation system, and the puzzling Christian preference for book-like texts over scrolls." "Drawing on studies by papyrologists and palaeographers as well as New Testament scholars - and including photographic plates of selected manuscripts - The Earliest Christian Artifacts examines the distinctive physical features of early Christian manuscripts, illustrating their relevance for wider inquiry into the complex origins of Christianity." -- book jacket.