THE P52 PROJECT: Is P52 Really the Earliest Greek New Testament Manuscript?

Edward D. Andrews examines the case developed by Colin H. Roberts, the contributions of Philip Comfort and Stanley Porter, and the challenges raised by scholars advocating revised dates. He explains how ancient handwriting is compared, why the Egerton Gospel matters, and how individual scribal features should be weighed within the overall manuscript evidence. Photographs and comparative illustrations help readers follow the investigation without requiring specialized training in Greek paleography. The book defends the substantial evidence for an early second-century date while distinguishing what P52 supports from what the fragment cannot independently prove. Written for Bible students, pastors, teachers, and Christian apologists, this study equips readers to assess scholarly claims and understand P52’s significance for the early transmission of John’s Gospel.