<description>Dr. Daniel B. Wallace of the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) describes the decay of the most important NT palimpsest – Codex Ephraemi Rescriptus. Constantin Von Tischendorf and others have transcribed it previously, but the introductory verses to each book have faded. Multi-spectral and UV photography may save the red letters, but a chemical used 170 years ago to read the hidden text better has given the codex only a little more time to live.</description>

Famous Manuscripts & the Stories Behind Them

Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM)

Ephraemi Rescriptus: The Most Important Biblical Palimpsest

JUN 26, 20115 MIN
Famous Manuscripts & the Stories Behind Them

Ephraemi Rescriptus: The Most Important Biblical Palimpsest

JUN 26, 20115 MIN

Description

Dr. Daniel B. Wallace of the Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (CSNTM) describes the decay of the most important NT palimpsest – Codex Ephraemi Rescriptus. Constantin Von Tischendorf and others have transcribed it previously, but the introductory verses to each book have faded. Multi-spectral and UV photography may save the red letters, but a chemical used 170 years ago to read the hidden text better has given the codex only a little more time to live.