Unlock the secrets of early Christianity through rigorous textual criticism and the study of ancient Christian manuscripts. This vital collection delves into the 2nd and 3rd century, analyzing biblical artefacts to reveal the development of New Testament texts. Discover how manuscripts functioned as physical objects, offering profound insights into the sociology and nature of early Christian communities and their readers. Essential for scholars, students of religious studies, and researchers exploring New Testament textual criticism and ancient texts, this work provides unparalleled understanding of foundational Christian history.