Manuscripts of the Greek Bible

This essential guide to Greek biblical manuscripts offers a comprehensive introduction to the specialized field of New Testament textual criticism, beginning with foundational principles of Greek paleography. The author systematically examines the unique characteristics that define these sacred texts, from musical notation and liturgical markings to scholarly annotations and artistic embellishments, providing readers with the tools to understand manuscript transmission.

What sets this work apart is its meticulous attention to the physical artifacts themselves—the actual parchment and papyrus witnesses that preserve the biblical tradition. Students of theology and classical studies will find particularly valuable the detailed analysis of how marginal glosses, patristic commentaries, and miniature illuminations shaped the reception and interpretation of Scripture through centuries of copying. This volume makes the complex world of ancient codices accessible without oversimplifying their historical significance.