Gospel of John - Papyrus 52, photograph by the John Rylands University Library, c. 2nd century CE.
An image of the ancient manuscript of the Gospel of John (John the Apostle) known as P52, or Papyrus 52. This is currently not only the oldest known manuscript of the Gospel of John, but the earliest known manuscript of the entire New Testament in general, dating to approximately 125 CE.
John Rylands Library, Manchester
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Library, J. R. U. (2026, August 26). Gospel of John - Papyrus 52. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6694/gospel-of-john---papyrus-52/
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