Tyndale House Podcast S5E3: Major NT manuscripts and their impact on modern day Bibles
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Jan 30, 2025 Dirk Jongkind and Nelson Hsieh, both members of the New Testament team at Tyndale House, dive into the world of major New Testament manuscripts like Codex Vaticanus and Codex Sinaiticus. They discuss how these ancient texts influence today's Bible translations and tackle the intricacies of textual criticism. The duo highlights the art of manuscript production, the challenges scribes faced, and the unique qualities of significant manuscripts, revealing their historical importance and implications for modern biblical interpretations.
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P75 Validates Vaticanus Text
- P75, a 3rd-century papyrus containing much of John, closely aligns with Codex Vaticanus from the 4th century.
- This suggests Vaticanus preserves a textual tradition at least 100 years earlier than the manuscript itself.
Early Tiny Papyri Show Copying Flaws
- Tiny papyri fragments often show copying errors and may not come from carefully curated textual traditions.
- Despite individual copying flaws, they generally attest to a good text overall.
Papyrus 46's Pauline Text Peculiarities
- Papyrus 46 is a fairly complete manuscript of Paul's letters including Hebrews, but the scribe made some peculiar errors and textual changes.
- It provides valuable early textual evidence despite its idiosyncrasies.
