Manuscript · P52 · c. AD 100-150

Papyrus 52 (Rylands Library Papyrus P52)

The earliest known New Testament manuscript fragment. Demonstrates that the Gospel of John was circulating in provincial Egypt within decades of its composition.

Date

c. AD 100-150

Language

Greek

Material

Papyrus

Script

Greek literary hand

Contents

John 18:31-33 (recto), John 18:37-38 (verso)

Location

John Rylands Library, Manchester