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Manuscript Shop

Papyrus 52 (𝒫52) Manuscript Replica | John 18:31–33, 37–38 | Floating Acrylic Frame

DATE	SCRIPTURE	DISCOVERED	HELD AT
AD 125–175	John 18:31-33 / John 18:37-38	Oxyrhynchus, Egypt	John Rylands Library, Manchester

A replica of the oldest known New Testament manuscript, the John Rylands Papyrus P52, dated to within decades of the original writing of John's Gospel and printed on real Egyptian papyrus.

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About This Manuscript

Papyrus 52 (P52), also known as the John Rylands Papyrus, is widely regarded as the oldest surviving New Testament manuscript in existence. Dated to approximately AD 125-150, this ancient papyrus fragment preserves John 18:31-33 on the recto and John 18:37-38 on the verso, recording the exchange between Jesus and Pontius Pilate. Its existence demonstrates that the Gospel of John was already being copied and circulated in Egypt within decades of its original composition, powerful evidence for the early dating and reliability of the New Testament. This museum-quality P52 replica is the most popular item in the Manuscript Shop collection and is part of the Wes Huff Collection. An exceptional Christian apologetics gift for pastors, apologists, seminary students, and anyone who wants to hold the oldest piece of the New Testament.

Textual Significance

P52 is the single most cited manuscript in biblical apologetics and early New Testament studies. Its early date provides foundational evidence against late-dating theories of the Gospels and anchors the transmission history of John's Gospel firmly in the second century. For anyone making the case for the historical reliability of the New Testament, this ancient manuscript replica is the essential artifact to own.

About This Replica

This museum-quality oldest New Testament manuscript replica is produced through an intensive, multi-week hand-crafted replication process on real Egyptian papyrus. Careful attention is given to scale, layout, line spacing, letterforms, and material appearance. Every replica is made to order.

Display & Presentation

Presented in a floating, double-sided acrylic frame with both recto (John 18:31-33) and verso (John 18:37-38) visible simultaneously, the manuscript appearing suspended in the frame. An outstanding gift for pastors, apologists, seminary graduates, and collectors of early Christian history.

PLEASE NOTE — DISPLAY STAND IS OPTIONAL

This manuscript is shown upright in the product photos on our engraved acrylic stand. The stand is included by default at the price shown. If you'd prefer the replica on its own, select "Replica only — no stand" in the options before adding to cart.

Engraved Display Stand ($10) Yes — add the engraved stand (+$10) Replica only — no stand ($149)

$159.00 USD

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Customers praised this manuscript replica for its "beautiful" detail and "excellent quality and workmanship." The floating acrylic frame displays well on desks and bookshelves. Shoppers found it perfect for gifts, educational use, and as a conversation piece. One customer suggested including historical info for gifting.

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The P52 manuscript is beautiful. What fine workmanship! We are adding this to the presentation and ancient Bible display we do for nursing home residents.

Beautiful recreation, such a stunning piece and a great desktop conversation piece

What a beautiful piece of history! I gifted it to my brother for his birthday, and he loved it. It’s amazing the see God’s work in everything!

Loved my facsimile of p52, was so excited when it arrived. I love having it my desk. Beautiful piece. Thinking of gifting ideas.

Excellent quality and workmanship!!!

I’m delighted with the quality of the replica and the acrylic frame. As an instructor of an apologetic class on sharing one’s faith with skeptics, I believe this will make the reliability of scripture more tangible.

The product is awesome. However, I am only giving 4 stars instead of 5 because for someone purchasing as a gift, a small slip explaining the history of the manuscript would be very beneficial.