PAPYRUS 52 (P52), John 18:31-33 & 18:37-38

Own a museum-quality reproduction of Papyrus 52 (?52), widely recognized as the earliest surviving fragment of the New Testament. Dating to approximately A.D. 125–175, this remarkable manuscript preserves portions of John 18:31–33 and John 18:37–38, documenting Jesus' conversation with Pontius Pilate, including Pilate's enduring question, "What is truth?"

Often called the Rylands Fragment, Papyrus 52 provides compelling evidence for the early circulation of the Gospel of John throughout the ancient world. Copied in Egypt within a generation or two of the Gospel's composition, this small fragment demonstrates that John's Gospel was already being read, copied, and distributed far from its place of origin by the second century.

This true-scale replica is carefully handcrafted on genuine Egyptian papyrus and displayed in a premium floating acrylic frame, allowing both the recto (front) and verso (back) to be viewed. Every detail is designed to reflect the appearance and character of the original manuscript, creating a meaningful connection to one of Christianity's most important surviving artifacts.

Product Features

• Reproduction of Papyrus 52 (?52), the earliest known New Testament manuscript fragment
• Contains John 18:31–33 & John 18:37–38
• Dates to approximately A.D. 125–175
• Known as the Rylands Fragment
• Replicated on genuine Egyptian papyrus
• Recto and verso visible in a floating acrylic display
• True-scale, museum-grade replica
• Handcrafted and made to order
• Discovered in Oxyrhynchus, Egypt and housed at the John Rylands Library, Manchester
• Ideal for Bible students, pastors, scholars, collectors, and Christian history enthusiasts
• Comes with a black sleek bag and a microfiber dust cloth
• 4.25" W x 6.25" L x 0.75" D 

Whether displayed as a conversation piece or treasured as a reminder of the reliability and preservation of Scripture, this Papyrus 52 replica offers a tangible connection to the earliest surviving physical evidence of the New Testament.

Delivery
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Our Guarantee
If you'd like to return this item, please do so within 30 days of the order date and keep them in the original packaging. We'll refund the cost of the set (less shipping costs).

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