T. C. Skeat, p64+67 and p4, and the problem of fibre orientation in codicological reconstruction

S. D. Charlesworth

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    Abstract

    Because of the uniformity of the text, NT papyri are well suited to codicological reconstruction. If there are two or more pieces of papyrus from the same codex, sound reconstructions are often possible. But good methodology will account for the fibre orientation of the fragments. Flawed conclusions are the inevitable result of neglecting such analysis. Skeat erred in this direction as regards p64+67 and p4. Nevertheless, his contribution in the area was substantial and enduring. It only remains for scholars to appreciate the insights that codicology can bring to the study of the NT text.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)582-604
    Number of pages23
    JournalNew Testament Studies
    Volume53
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2007

    Bibliographical note

    Copyright 2007 Cambridge University Press. Article originally published in New Testament Studies, Vol. 53, No. 4, pp. 582-604. The original article can be found at http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/S002868850700029X

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