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Unveiling the New Testament: Intriguing Variations and Historical Significance

Delve into the New Testament's fascinating history, from its over 200,000 variations to the scant 400 places it shares with Homer's Iliad. Explore the incredible time span and copies of this sacred text, comparing its writing process and enduring legacy. Discover poignant verses like Mark 9:1 and Luke 21:32, reflecting on ancient prophecies and modern interpretations. Be captivated by relics like the Rylands Fragment and Chester Beaty Papyrus, shedding light on the transmission and preservation of biblical wisdom.

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Unveiling the New Testament: Intriguing Variations and Historical Significance

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  1. All About the BibleNew Testament April 25, 2010

  2. Variations? • Over 200,000! • pa,nta diV auvtou/ evge,neto( kai. cwri.j auvtou/ evge,neto ouvde. e[norouvde.[n o] ge,gonen • Only 400 places = ½ of 1%

  3. Homer (Iliad) • When written – 900 B.C. • Earliest Copy – 400 B.C. • Time Span – 500 years • Number of copies - 643

  4. New Testament • When written – 40-100 A.D. • Earliest Copy – 125 A.D. • Time Span – 25 years • Number of copies – 24,633

  5. Mark 9:1 And he said to them, "I tell you the truth, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God come with power."

  6. Luke 21:32 I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.

  7. Luke 21:20 When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies, you will know that its desolation is near.

  8. Rylands Fragment P52

  9. Chester Beaty Papyrus

  10. Bodmer Papyrus

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