The Text of the Gospels

A blog by James Snapp Jr. about New Testament textual criticism, especially involving variants in the Gospels.

Sunday, June 25, 2023

Matthew 26:28: My Blood of the New Covenant

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            In Matthew 26:28, did Jesus say, "This is my blood of the new covenant"?  Or did he say, "This is my blood of the...
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Saturday, May 6, 2023

Mark 16:9-20 - Why Egyptian Scribes Removed It

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             The last 12 verses of Mark are attested in over 1,650 Greek manuscripts, early and abundant patristic evidence, and in multiple...
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

The Other Samson

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            Another Samson?   Yes; today we shall look into the life of Samson of Dol, a Welsh saint (from Dyfed) who was known as one of th...
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Friday, April 14, 2023

Hippolytus and Mark 16:9-20

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  Hippolytus (d. 235) was a leader of the church in the city of Rome in the early 200s.   He had an interesting career, challenging some de...
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Sunday, April 9, 2023

Some Interesting "Minor Agreements"

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Usually there is no overlap between the  field of textual (lower, or post-production) criticism and higher (pre-production) criticism.  Usua...
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Sunday, March 26, 2023

The Ethiopic Version and Mark 16:9-20

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  Ethiopic MS 11, Image 7  (Gospel of John)            The Ethiopic version of the Gospels (note:  the Ethiopic language is Ge'ez, the ...
Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Irenaeus and Mark 16:19

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             Irenaeus.  Ever hear of him?  You won’t see his name mentioned in the NET’s notes about Mark 16:9-20, or in footnotes about Mar...
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