This book is a major English-language introduction to the earliest manuscripts of the New Testament. An essential handbook for scholars and students, it provides a thorough grounding in the study and editing of the New Testament text combined with an emphasis on the dramatic current developments in the field. Covering ancient sources in Greek, Syriac, Latin and Coptic, it: Describes the manuscripts and other ancient textual evidence, and the tools needed to study them Deals with textual criticism and textual editing, describing modern approaches and techniques, with guidance on the use of...