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Is It Possible We Might Find New Early Christian Manuscripts?

Could we ever discover earlier New Testament manuscripts than the ones we already have? In this episode, we explore the possibilities—from chance finds like the Nag Hammadi Library, to scraps reused in codex bindings, to the controversial practice of dismantling cartonnage masks. We’ll also discuss why Egypt’s dry climate has been crucial for manuscript preservation, and how new technologies (like digital unrolling of papyri) might someday help us recover texts without destroying artifacts. But even if we can find new manuscripts, what ethical and historical costs are involved—and what do we really gain by having them? Sign up for a 14-day free trial with BSA at https://bartehrman.com/bsalearning #Jesus #Christianity #BibleStudy #NewTestament #Manuscripts Dr. Robyn Faith Walsh is Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Gabelli Senior Scholar at the University of Miami, specializing in early Christianity and Greco-Roman literary culture. She is the author of The Origins of Early Christian Literature (Cambridge, 2021) and a frequent contributor to both academic and public-facing publications.