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Rylands Papyrus P52

Significant
Rylands Papyrus P52
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Description

A small fragment of papyrus containing verses from the Gospel of John (18:31-33, 37-38), dated to approximately AD 125, making it the earliest known New Testament manuscript.

Biblical Significance

Demonstrates that the Gospel of John was in circulation in Egypt within a generation of its composition, supporting an early date for the writing of the Gospels.