How old are the oldest christian manuscripts?

The earliest Christian manuscripts are almost never dated explicitly, and scholars must rely on technical analyses and circumstantial evidence to establish probable dates. Learn about the uses and abuses of the dating techniques.

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Main Author: Nongbri, Brent 1977- (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Soc. 2020
In: Biblical archaeology review
Year: 2020, Volume: 46, Issue: 3, Pages: 38-45
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Archaeologist / Intellectual history / Frühchristliche Kirche (Mértola) / Manuscript production
IxTheo Classification:KAB Church history 30-500; early Christianity
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Summary:The earliest Christian manuscripts are almost never dated explicitly, and scholars must rely on technical analyses and circumstantial evidence to establish probable dates. Learn about the uses and abuses of the dating techniques.
ISSN:0098-9444
Contains:Enthalten in: Biblical archaeology review