An in-depth study of the Syriac Bible versions reveals the complex, faithful transmission of the New Testament text from the Old Syriac to the Harclean.
The Syriac Versions of the New Testament: Textual History, Transmission, and Significance
The Text of the New Testament
The original text of the NT is the “published” text—that is, the text as it was in its final edited form and released for circulation in the Christian community.
Codex Ephraemi Rescriptus: Fifth Century C.E. Greek New Testament Manuscript
Codex Ephraemi Rescriptus is a fifth-century Greek manuscript of the Bible, sometimes referred to as one of the four great uncials.
Papyrus 47 (P47) Is An Early Copy of the Greek New Testament, Dating to 200-250 C.E.
It is a papyrus manuscript of the Book of Revelation which contains Rev. 9:10-11:3; 11:5-16:15; 16:17-17:2.
Textual Criticism of the New Testament
Textual criticism of the New Testament is the identification of textual variants. or different versions of the New Testament, whose goals include identification of transcription errors, analysis of versions, and attempts to reconstruct the original text.
NTTC 1 CORINTHIANS 14:33–35: Did the Apostle Paul Forbid Women to Speak?
Are these verses original, and if so what did the apostle Paul mean for women to keep silent in the congregations? Are the women not to speak at all?
PAPYRUS 23 P23 (P. Oxy. X 1229) Dating to 175-225 A.D.
Papyrus 23 is designated P23. It is an early copy of the New Testament in Greek. It is a papyrus manuscript of the Epistle of James, it contains only James 1:10-12,15-18. The manuscript paleographically has been assigned to 175-225 A.D.
NTTC MATTHEW 6:13 What Happened to the Doxology at the End of the Prayer?
Why do people feel compelled to end with this assertive doxology? Probably for the same reason that motivated some early scribes to add it.
NTTC LUKE 22:43-44: Significant Textual Variant and Theological Bias
We certainly have a case of theological bias in our midst from all translations, except two.
PAPYRUS 22 (P22) [P. Oxy. 1228] New Testament Fragment Manuscript Dating to 200-250 A.D.
Papyrus 22 (in the Gregory-Aland numbering), designated by P22, is an early copy of the New Testament in Greek. It is a papyrus manuscript of the Gospel of John, only containing extant John 15:25-16:2, 21–32. The manuscript has been paleographically assigned to 200-250 A.D.
