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Papyrus 66, also called P66 and included among the Bodmer Papyri, is an early Greek papyrus codex containing most of the Gospel of John. It is generally dated to around the beginning of the third century, although scholarly proposals vary. Because substantial portions survive, including many nearly complete leaves, it is an important witness for studying the early Greek text and physical transmission of John's Gospel.
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How much of the Gospel of John survives in Papyrus 66?
P66 preserves most of John, including extensive continuous sections rather than a few isolated verses. That makes it unusually valuable for studying how the Gospel circulated in an early codex.
How old is Bodmer Papyrus P66?
It is commonly dated to around the beginning of the third century, although palaeographic estimates differ. The manuscript is therefore separated from the Gospel's composition by more than a century.
Does P66 contain the story of the woman caught in adultery?
No, P66 does not include the passage traditionally placed at John 7:53 through 8:11. Its absence, also seen in other early witnesses, is central to scholarly discussion of that episode's textual history.
Where is Papyrus 66 kept?
The principal leaves are held by the Bibliotheca Bodmeriana in Cologny, Switzerland. The manuscript is cataloged as Papyrus Bodmer II and is normally studied through specialist editions and facsimiles.
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