Academic FAQ
Frequently asked questions about NT manuscriptology
Common questions from a skeptic
Was the New Testament altered over the centuries?
How many verses do not appear in the oldest manuscripts?
Are there NT books that only appear in the 4th century?
What is the Pericope of the Adulteress?
What is the oldest New Testament manuscript?
Common questions from a Christian apologist
How many manuscripts do we have compared to other ancient works?
Is the NT the best-attested ancient text?
What is the century of textual stabilization?
What is the coverage percentage up to the 3rd century?
Technical academic questions
What is Fragmentation Index?
What is Century Growth Rate?
What is Coverage Density?
How does cumulative coverage work?