Papyrus 46 (P46) Manuscript Replica

Papyrus 46 (𝒫46) is one of the earliest and most important surviving manuscripts of the Apostle Paul’s letters. Dating to the late second or early third century, this Greek papyrus codex preserves substantial portions of Paul’s epistles, including Romans, Corinthians, Hebrews, and others. Among its preserved text are Romans 8:15 and Romans 8:28—two passages foundational to Christian theology, identity, and hope.

Romans 8:15 affirms adoption and sonship in Christ, while Romans 8:28 proclaims God’s sovereign purpose working through all things. Preserved within 𝒫46, these verses provide powerful evidence of the early circulation, authority, and careful transmission of Paul’s writings within the first generations of the Church.

This museum-quality facsimile is designed as both Bible manuscript art and a historically informed biblical artifact display. It is produced through an intensive, multi-week process focused on faithfully replicating the original Papyrus 46 manuscript. Particular attention is given to scale, layout, line spacing, Greek letterforms, and material appearance, resulting in a reproduction that closely reflects the visual character of the ancient papyrus while remaining suitable for modern Christian decor and study.

The manuscript is professionally presented as Christian wall art in an 8×10 black frame with a white background and protective glass front. This clean, restrained presentation emphasizes the text itself, allowing the manuscript replica to remain the focal point. The display is ideal for collectors of early biblical materials, students of Paul’s letters, or anyone seeking meaningful Bible verse art rooted in historical Christianity. It also serves as a thoughtful religious gift for pastors, scholars, educators, or those interested in the material history of Scripture.