Sahidic and Bohairic Coptic preserve an Alexandrian-aligned New Testament; in John 1:1 their grammar is qualitative, not “a god,” matching the earliest Greek papyri.
Coptic Versions of the Bible and John 1:1
PAPYRUS 46 (P46): a Papyrus Bible Manuscript From About 125-150 C.E.
Discover the ancient origins and significance of a key biblical manuscript from the early Christian era.
PAPYRUS 45 (P45): The First of the Chester Beatty BIBLICAL Papyri (c. 175-225)
Explore the ancient origins and significance of one of the earliest Christian manuscripts. Discover its impact on biblical studies.
PAPYRUS 3 (P3 P. Vindob. 2323) Generally Alexandrian Text Type (4th Cent. C.E.)
Papyrus 3 is designated by the sign P3 in the numbering Gregory-Aland. It is a small fragment of fifteen verses from the Gospel of Luke (Luke 7:36-45; 10:38-42) dating to the 4th century.
Papyrus 4/64/67 (P4/P64/P67) Alexandrian Text Type (150-175 C.E.)
Papyrus 4/64/67 reveals a mid-second-century Alexandrian Gospel codex, professionally copied and strongly confirming the early stability of Matthew and Luke.
The Scribe and Correctors of P66 (Papyrus 66)
P66 Papyrus 66 [150 C.E.] is of the Alexandrian text-type (more trusted). P66 comes to us by way of a professional scribe (practiced calligraphic hand, pagination numbers), a major corrector and a minor corrector.
PAPYRUS 66 (P66): One of the Earliest Available Papyri
Papyrus 66 (P66) is a crucial manuscript in New Testament studies, housing the Gospel of John and excluding the Pericope Adulterae. Scholars debate its dating, with evidence supporting an early to mid-second-century origin (125-150 C.E.). It reveals the significant corrections and textual characteristics made by three distinct individuals, shedding light on early Christian scribal practices and theological engagement.
