Earliest Important Greek Parchments

Title

Earliest Important Greek Parchments

Publication Type

Chart

Year of Publication

2002

Authors

Welch, John W. (Primary), and Hall, John F. (Primary)

Number

18-4

Publisher

Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies

City

Provo, UT

Abstract

Chart 18-4 lists the main early texts that were written on parchment.When Christianity became the state religion, more money was available to produce copies of these books on the more expensive vellum. Parchments 1 (Sinaticus) and 3 (Vaticanus) are especially significant, as they contain virtually all of the New Testament (and other early Christian books). The textual evidence for the New Testament is earlier and more extensive than for most works from antiquity.

Subject Keywords

Recordkeeping
Study Helps
Language - Greek
Roman Empire

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