From the flawed Textus Receptus to the Alexandrian-based critical editions, the printed Greek New Testament has undergone major restoration through manuscript evidence.
History of New Testament Textual Criticism: From Erasmus’ Greek New Testament to Modern Critical Editions
From Erasmus to the Alands, this survey traces the history of Greek New Testament editions and how early manuscripts restored the original text.
Erasmus and the Textus Receptus: The Greek Text Behind the King James Version and Its Impact on New Testament Textual Criticism
Erasmus’ Greek New Testament became the basis of the Textus Receptus, which underlies the KJV. However, its limited manuscript base led to several non-original readings.

