Exploring the Common Identification of Three New Testament Manuscripts: P4, P64, and P67

Abstract

This article explores the common identity of three very early Gospel manuscripts. Some scholars have believed that p4, p64 and p67 all came from the same codex; others have doubted. The newly proposed dating of p64 to the late first century makes this exploration all the more vital. This article examines the provenance and paleography of all three papyri in an attempt to demonstrate a common scribe. Then the article presents an argument for dating p4 to the second century.