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New Bible Fragment Found (P.Oxy 5575) – Gospel of Thomas from the 2nd Century.

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A new fragment of the Bible has been discovered. 2nd century – Gospel of Thomas. Found in an archeological dig known as an ancient trash dump in el-Bahnasa, Egypt. Unique among all known manuscripts as it is the first known occurrence of papyri material written on for the Bible, pre-dates Mark and Mathew. “Requires a major re-assessment for the composition of Gospel of Thomas”

Drawing of Jesus teaching in the synagogue by Gustave Doré (1832–1883). Illustration by Peter Gurry.

What’s the Big Deal about a New Papyrus with Sayings of Jesus?

A second-century date for a new Greek fragment with gospel material makes it unique among papyri.

Article from: September 13, 2023

On august 31st, the Egypt Exploration Society published the latest volume (LXXXVII) in its long-running series on the Oxyrhynchus Papyri (volume 1 appeared in 1898). The volume presents many interesting papyri, including a collection of short biographies of eminent Romans and a fragment of the book of Revelation. Thanks to an article in the Daily Beast, however, the spotlight has fallen on a small fragment (about 1.3ʺ wide × 3.6ʺ high) that contains sayings of Jesus in a form similar to the gospels of Matthew, Luke, and Thomas.

Why is this such a big deal? Let’s find out.

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Missing Verses in Modern Bibles – Explanation

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Missing Verses in Modern Translations

Matthew 17:21

KJV: Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.

Reason: The verse closely resembles Mark 9:29, but it is lacking in Matthew in א (original handwriting), B, θ, some Italic & Syriac & Coptic & Ethiopic manuscripts. It is, however, found in this place in some Greek mss not quite so ancient – C, D, K, L – as well as some other mss of the ancient versions. It is believed to have been assimilated from Mark.[13]

Matthew 18:11

KJV: For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.

Reason: This verse is lacking in א,B,L (original handwriting), θ, ƒ1, ƒ13, some old Italic & Syriac & Coptic & Georgian mss, and such ancient sources as the Apostolic Canons, Eusebius, Jerome, and others. It is found in some other sources, not quite so ancient, such as D,K,W,X, and the Latin Vulgate. It is not found in any manuscript before the 5th century.[14] According to Bruce Metzger, “There can be little doubt that the words … are spurious here, being omitted by the earliest witnesses representing several textual types… [This verse was] manifestly borrowed by copyists from Luke 19:10.”[15]

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Holman NASB 77

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The NASB 1977 is the original version preceding the NASB 1995 and NASB 2020 updates. It uses a very traditional style of old English that includes vocabulary, such as “thee,” “thy,” and “thou.”

This volume has one fatal flaw that keeps me from reading it on a regular basis – observe how the biblical text dives into the gutter and you have to crack the spin on the page you are reading to get a view of the text.

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Catholic Bible Press – NRSVCE Illustrated Bible

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[From Catholic Bible Press Website] This gorgeous, one-of-a-kind Bible from Catholic Bible Press contains over 500 illustrations from a Bible printed by 16th-century Venetians, who specialized in exquisite woodcuts.

Experience the Scriptures in an exciting way with this gorgeous, one-of-a-kind Bible from Catholic Bible Press. Printed in the elegant and exclusive Catholic Comfort Print and featuring 513 exquisite woodcut illustrations originally printed in a 16th-century Venetian Bible, this volume will freshly inspire you and inform your faith. Each art rendering in this devotional Bible is linked to a passage of Scripture to guide your reflection.

Printed in the popular and trusted New Revised Standard Version, this Bible contains the complete Catholic canon printed on single-column pages for easy reading. About the NRSV: Renowned for its balance of scholarship and readability, the NRSV is a trustworthy translation appropriate for personal spiritual formation and in the academy.

This Catholic Edition of the NRSV bears the imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church and is approved for private use and study by the Catholic faithful. Pope Francis has said of the Bible, “Take it, carry it with you and read it every day: It is Jesus himself speaking to you in it!” Angelus, St. Peter’s Square, April 6, 2014 Libreria Editrice Vaticana. Used by permission. Features include:

  • Complete Catholic Bible with the official imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church
  • Anglicized text
  • The only illustrated Catholic Bible for adults using exquisite 513 antique illustrations from a 16th-century Venetian Bible
  • Devotional Bible for Catholic readers that uses art renderings; each image is linked to a passage of Scripture to guide the reader in reflecting on the passage
  • High-quality Bible paper for improved readability
  • Gilded page edging
  • Two satin ribbon markers so you can easily navigate and keep track of where you were reading
  • Durable Smyth-sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your desk
  • Exclusive 9.5-point Catholic Comfort Print®typeface created specifically for Catholic Bible Press by 2K/DENMARK type foundry
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Are the 10 Commandments in the New Testament?

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A lot of people, including many Christians, are confused about whether Christians should live by the 10 Commandments. There should be no confusion.

When God made a covenant with Israel in Exodus 20, the only people involved were Israelites and those who chose to live with them. This covenant, including the 10 Commandments, never applied to anyone else… ever. Christians were never under the Mosaic Law.

On the evening before His crucifixion, Jesus Christ gave a lengthy private teaching to His disciples. This discourse in the upper room takes place right after the Lord’s announcement that one of the disciples will betray him and Judas leaves the room. As part of the instruction, Jesus says, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments” (John 14:15, ESV). The unmistakable meaning of the passage is that obedience to Christ’s commandments is both a sign and a test of our love for Him.

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Schuyler CSB PSQ For Sale

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