Papyrus Bodmer III: An Early Coptic Version of the Gospel of John and Genesis 1-4:2

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As a witness to the early Coptic and Greek Biblical traditions, Papyrus Bodmer III is of vital interest to biblical scholars. This updated transcription is unique in providing readers with direct access to the original text by positioning digital images of the actual papyrus side by side with a new transcription of each page. Over 100 corrections to Kasser's 1958 transcription underscore the importance of this book for serious students of the New Testament. A detailed introduction examines the provenance, codex and paleography of P. Bodmer III, presents the singular readings discovered in the text, and separates these readings into meaningful categories. Finally, the appendices provide a complete list of the 1,960 singular readings, a brief description of the 119 corrections made by the original scribe, and a quick reference to the location of all corrections to Kasser's 1958 transcription, as well as corrections to citations in the NA 28th edition. This work will prove a valuable asset to anyone interested in Coptic Biblical studies, New Testament textual criticism, scribal habits, and other related fields. Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Reasons for a New Edition of P. Bodmer III a. Early Coptic text b. Early Greek Text Provenance The Codex a. How much is extant b. Dimensions c. Use of quires d. Condition of the Papyrus e. Layout of horizontal and vertical fibers f. Page numbering Paleography a. Layout b. Use of decorative stroke c. Paragraphos d. Second Hand e. Inconsistent nature of hand f. Paleographic conclusion Text of Manuscript a. Singular readings b. Independent translation c. Corrections to manuscript d. Corrections conclusions Conclusions Transcription with images John Genesis Bibliography Appendix 1: A Complete List of Words set off by Superlinear Strokes Appendix 2: Suggested Emendations to the Critical Apparatus of the NA28 Appendix 3: A Complete List of Verses that Contain Differences between this Transcription and Kasser’s earlier Transcription Appendix 4: Coptic Singular Readings of P. Bodmer III a. Sensible Additions in John b. Sensible Additions in Genesis c. Sensible omissions in John d. Sensible omissions in Genesis e. Sensible Substitutions from John f. Sensible substitutions from Genesis g. Sensible Transpositions from John h. Sensible Transpositions from Genesis i. Sensible Verbal prefixes/suffixes from John j. Sensible Verbal prefixes and suffixes from Genesis k. Nonsense Additions in John l. Nonsense additions in Genesis m. Nonsense Omissions in John n. Nonsense omissions in Genesis o. Nonsense Substitutions in John p. Nonsense Substitutions in Genesis q. Nonsense Transpositions in John r. Nonsense Transpositions in Genesis s. Nonsense Verbal Prefixes or Suffixes in John t. Nonsense Verbal Prefixes and Suffixes in Genesis u. Orthographic Singulars in John v. Orthographic Singulars in Genesis Appendix 5: List of Scribal Corrections in P. Bodmer III a. Crossed out corrections in John b. Crossed out corrections in Genesis c. Partially Written John d. Partially written Genesis e. Letter written above the line in John f. Letters written above the line in Genesis g. Letters written over another letter or formed from another letter in John h. Letters written over another letter or formed from another letter in Genesis i. Erasures in John j. Erasures in Genesis k. Nomina Sacra in John l. Nomina Sacra in Genesis m. Other types of Corrections in John n. Other types of corrections in Genesis