The Center for the Study of New Testament Manuscripts (Plano, Texas) is pleased to host the second CSNTM Text & Manuscript Conference, scheduled to take place on 30–31 May 2024 in Plano. The theme of this scholars’ conference will be “Intersection.” In keeping with this theme, scholars will present papers that explore ways in whichContinue reading The CSNTM Text & Manuscript Conference 2024
Thanksgiving Letter from Dr. Daniel B. Wallace
Dear friends, This year, we celebrate the season of gratitude amidst a heavy set of circumstances. Our world reelsunder the weight of war and financial instability. Thankful sentiments may seem somewhat out ofplace these days, but that is exactly where my heart lands. Even in the midst of troublesome circumstances, the mission of preserving manuscriptsContinue reading Thanksgiving Letter from Dr. Daniel B. Wallace
Dr. Daniel B. Wallace Contributes to New Publication of Papyrus with Early Sayings of Jesus
CSNTM Founder and C.E.O., Daniel B. Wallace, assists in dating of papyrus fragments, containing the oldest surviving text of the Sermon on the Mount and the Gospel of Thomas, to a time predating the canonization of the New Testament. Who, What, When, Where? An early papyrus containing texts from Matthew, Luke, and the Gospel ofContinue reading Dr. Daniel B. Wallace Contributes to New Publication of Papyrus with Early Sayings of Jesus
Farewell, Filippos Tsimpoglou
By: Daniel B. Wallace, CEO & Executive Director of CSNTM With sorrow today, we at CSNTM honor and remember Filippos Tsimpoglou, the late Director General of the National Library of Greece. From 2014 until his untimely death, he led the library through important projects. The CSNTM team worked closely with Filippos from 2014–2016 in aContinue reading Farewell, Filippos Tsimpoglou
A Thanksgiving Message from Dr. Wallace
This week, as many of us break from our work and gather with others to reflect on the year, I find much for which to give thanks. CSNTM will soon end one of our best years ever. Once travel restrictions were lifted, we sent teams to Houston, Washington, D.C., and London to photograph manuscripts. InContinue reading A Thanksgiving Message from Dr. Wallace
Manuscripts 101: GA Numbers
Whether or not you self-identify as an “organized person,” every human uses organized systems to navigate life. Most stores arrange products by type, brand, use, or another relationship. Traffic laws and signs allow us to navigate without the danger or chaos that would ensue without them. Your own work desk and home involve some organizationContinue reading Manuscripts 101: GA Numbers
Dr. Wallace on the Theology in the Raw Podcast
CSNTM’s founder, Dr. Daniel B. Wallace, spoke with Preston Sprinkle on his podcast, Theology in the Raw. In their conversation, Dr. Wallace covered a number of issues regarding variants among New Testament manuscripts. He reviews the history of how scholars dealt with variants and explained ways that scholars wrestle with the variants and make decisions.Continue reading Dr. Wallace on the Theology in the Raw Podcast
Celebrating Twenty Years of Digitally Preserving New Testament Manuscripts
When you find high-tech cameras, facsimiles, and cake in a banquet room, you know that CSNTM is celebrating with friends. The Center staff and many of our friends gathered on Saturday, September 10th for an early birthday party (our actual birthday was September 13th!). Guests gathered to reflect on two decades of digitally preserving NewContinue reading Celebrating Twenty Years of Digitally Preserving New Testament Manuscripts
CSNTM From 2002 to 2022
On September 13th, CSNTM will celebrate its twentieth year. The number of stories bound up in the time between CSNTM’s beginning and today could fill a novel—an interesting one at that. For now, we will reflect on some of the key moments on the journey from 2002 to the present day. Make plans to joinContinue reading CSNTM From 2002 to 2022
Why Digitize Manuscripts?
By: Daniel B. Wallace, PhD Dr. Wallace wrote “Why Digitize Manuscripts?” in 2018. We’re sharing it as a reminder of the importance of digital imaging of Greek New Testament manuscripts to their study and preservation. Since the time of the original post, CSNTM has obtained new digitization equipment and improved our processes. The improvements inContinue reading Why Digitize Manuscripts?