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The Manuscript Shop Blog

Essays on biblical manuscripts, papyri, and the history of how Scripture was written, copied, and preserved across two thousand years.

Papyrus 52 replica shown side by side
Biblical history

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For nearly two thousand years, the words of Scripture have endured — copied by hand, preserved against extraordinary odds, and passed down by generations who believed these texts were worth protecting.

Gary SJanuary 3, 2026
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Papyrus 52 fragment
Biblical history

Why Papyrus 52 Matters: The Earliest Evidence for the Gospel of John Explained

When people ask whether the New Testament we have today reflects what was originally written, the answer does not come from blind trust — it comes from manuscripts.

Gary SJanuary 31, 2026
Papyrus 75 manuscript replica
Biblical history

The Earliest New Testament Manuscripts and What They Reveal About Scripture’s History

The New Testament did not fall from the sky fully formed. It was written, copied, shared, and preserved by real people using real materials.

Gary SJanuary 31, 2026
Papyrus 2 manuscript replica close-up
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How Biblical Manuscripts Were Written: Papyrus, Scribes, and Ancient Bookmaking

To understand biblical manuscripts, one must understand how they were made. Ancient manuscripts were not mass-produced — each one required time, skill, and resources.

Gary SJanuary 31, 2026