Was Tertius just a hired scribe, or did he grapple with the theological depths alongside the Apostle? Imagine him keeping pace with Paul's passionate dictations, his reed pen a conduit for ideas that reshaped the world. Did he, too, feel the tremor of inspiration, his understanding subtly influencing the flow of ink on parchment? These are the whispers hiding in the margins of Romans. Join us as we turn the page, delve into the shadows of history, and uncover the fascinating tale of Tertius – the man who, in giving voice to another, may have etched his own legacy alongside the Apostle's.
NEW TESTAMENT TEXTUAL STUDIES: What Were the Scribal Habits of the Early Copyists?
As we have noted elsewhere in other articles, the textual scholar looks at two forms of evidence: external (manuscripts) and internal (what the author or scribe wrote). Internal evidence concerns what might have led to scribal errors. Therefore, we will discuss scribal practices and tendencies, to get an image of how the Word of God came down to us by way of the copyist.
How Were the Scribes Who Copied the New Testament in Antiquity, and What Were Their Tools and Materials?
One of the greatest tragedies in the modern-day history of Christianity [1980 - present] is that churchgoers have not been educated about the history of the New Testament text. In fact, they are so misinformed that many do not even realize that the Hebrew text lies behind our English Old Testament, and the Greek text lies behind our English New Testament. Sadly, many seminaries that train the pastors of today’s churches have also required little or no studies in the history of the Old or New Testament texts.

