Exploring Ancient Manuscripts and Paratextual Elements in the New Testament

The chapter delves into the significance of examining ancient manuscripts in the New Testament from a unique standpoint beyond text-critical perspectives, focusing on paratextual elements like annotations and alterations. It highlights the evolving engagement with biblical manuscripts over centuries, discussing stoichiometric markings, corrections by scribes, prayers, doodles, and depictions found in these manuscripts. The narrative also examines the impact of heavily paratexted structures like the Scofield Bible in guiding readers' interpretations and shaping daily reading practices.