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Originating from the papyrus plant (Cyperus papyrus), which thrived in the marshy regions of the Nile Delta, this material was extensively used in Egypt and the surrounding regions for writing purposes. The process of making papyrus involved cutting the plant's stalk into thin strips, which were then laid in overlapping layers, pressed, and dried to form a smooth, durable writing surface.<br><br><b>Historical Context and Usage</b><br><br>In the ancient world, papyrus was the primary medium for writing documents, letters, and literary works. Its use dates back to as early as the third millennium BC in Egypt. By the time of the biblical era, papyrus had become a widespread writing material across the Mediterranean region, including in Israel and among the early Christian communities.<br><br>The significance of papyrus in the biblical context is underscored by its role in the transmission of biblical texts. Many of the earliest known manuscripts of the New Testament were written on papyrus. These papyri provide critical insights into the textual history of the Bible and are invaluable to biblical scholarship.<br><br><b>Biblical References and Implications</b><br><br>While the Bible does not explicitly mention papyrus paper, it does reference the papyrus plant and its uses. For instance, in the Book of Job, the papyrus plant is mentioned in a metaphorical context: "Can papyrus grow tall where there is no marsh? Can reeds thrive without water?" (<a href="/job/8-11.htm">Job 8:11</a>). This verse highlights the dependency of the papyrus plant on a suitable environment, drawing a parallel to the spiritual truths being conveyed.<br><br>The prophet Isaiah also alludes to the papyrus plant in describing the desolation of Egypt: "The bulrushes by the Nile, by the edge of the Nile and all the sown land of the Nile, will dry up, be driven away, and be no more" (<a href="/isaiah/19-7.htm">Isaiah 19:7</a>). This imagery underscores the economic and cultural significance of papyrus in Egypt, as its decline symbolizes broader devastation.<br><br><b>Cultural and Religious Significance</b><br><br>Papyrus played a crucial role in the dissemination of religious texts and ideas. The early Christian church relied on papyrus scrolls and codices to circulate the writings of the apostles and other early Christian leaders. This facilitated the spread of the Gospel and the teachings of Jesus Christ throughout the Roman Empire and beyond.<br><br>The durability and portability of papyrus made it an ideal medium for the early Christians, who often faced persecution and needed to preserve their sacred texts. The discovery of papyrus manuscripts, such as the Chester Beatty Papyri and the Bodmer Papyri, has provided modern scholars with valuable resources for understanding the early textual history of the New Testament.<br><br><b>Archaeological Discoveries</b><br><br>Numerous papyrus manuscripts have been unearthed in archaeological excavations, particularly in Egypt, where the dry climate has preserved these ancient documents. Among the most significant finds are the Dead Sea Scrolls, which, although primarily written on parchment, include some papyrus fragments. These discoveries have shed light on the textual variations and the development of the biblical canon.<br><br>The study of papyrus manuscripts continues to be a vital field within biblical archaeology and textual criticism. These ancient documents offer a window into the linguistic, cultural, and religious milieu of the biblical world, providing a deeper understanding of the context in which the Scriptures were written and transmitted.<a name="amt" id="amt"></a><div class="vheading2">ATS Bible Dictionary</div><span class="encheading">Papyrus Paper</span><p>See BOOK. </p><a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/5489.htm"><span class="l">5489. chartes -- a sheet of <b>paper</b> (made of <b>papyrus</b> strips)</span></a> <br><b>...</b> of <b>papyrus</b> strips). Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine Transliteration: chartes Phonetic<br> Spelling: (khar'-tace) Short Definition: <b>papyrus</b>, <b>paper</b> Definition: <b>papyrus</b> <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5489.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><p><a href="/greek/975.htm"><span class="l">975. biblion -- a <b>paper</b>, book</span></a> <br><b>...</b> biblion Phonetic Spelling: (bib-lee'-on) Short Definition: a <b>papyrus</b> roll Definition:<br> a <b>papyrus</b> roll. Word Origin from biblos Definition a <b>paper</b>, book NASB <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/975.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/barrows/companion_to_the_bible/chapter_iii_uncorrupt_preservation_of.htm"><span class="l">Uncorrupt Preservation of the Gospel Narratives.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> But the use of parchment became more common in the following centuries, while<br> that of <b>papyrus</b>-<b>paper</b> gradually ceased. To this circumstance <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter iii uncorrupt preservation of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/duff/the_bible_in_its_making/chapter_xii_some_other_writers.htm"><span class="l">Some Other Writers of the New Testament</span></a> <br><b>...</b> discovered in Upper Egypt, and with these was part of a translation of Luke's Book<br> of the Acts"just shreds and tatters of fragile <b>papyrus paper</b>, the remains <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../duff/the bible in its making/chapter xii some other writers.htm</font><p><a href="/library/duff/the_bible_in_its_making/chapter_xi_how_the_gospels.htm"><span class="l">How the Gospels came to be Written</span></a> <br><b>...</b> pointed to the coming of Christ. [Illustration: A FRAGMENT OF <b>PAPYRUS</b>-<b>PAPER</b><br> WITH ANCIENT WRITING]. So, when the Holy Spirit called <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../duff/the bible in its making/chapter xi how the gospels.htm</font><p><a href="/library/gladden/who_wrote_the_bible/chapter_xii_how_the_books.htm"><span class="l">How the Books were Written.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> These were probably written, not on skins, but upon the <b>papyrus paper</b> commonly used<br> at that day, which was a frail and flimsy fabric, and under ordinary <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../gladden/who wrote the bible/chapter xii how the books.htm</font><p><a href="/library/duff/the_bible_in_its_making/chapter_ii_the_secret_of.htm"><span class="l">The Secret of Its Greatness</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Perhaps he wrote the first words of the Bible on rolls of <b>papyrus paper</b> with<br> a soft reed pen, in the manner of the Egyptian scribes. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../duff/the bible in its making/chapter ii the secret of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kuyper/the_work_of_the_holy_spirit/xvi_inspiration.htm"><span class="l">Inspiration.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> Whether on wax, on metal, on the face of the rock, on parchment, on <b>papyrus</b>, or<br> on <b>paper</b>, is of no importance; but that God enabled man to find the art of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/kuyper/the work of the holy spirit/xvi inspiration.htm</font><p><a href="/library/barrows/companion_to_the_bible/chapter_xxvi_the_new_testament.htm"><span class="l">The New Testament Text and Its History.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 5. Respecting the materials for writing in ancient times"<b>papyrus</b> and parchment,<br> afterwards <b>paper</b> made from linen or cotton; the form of manuscripts"the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../barrows/companion to the bible/chapter xxvi the new testament.htm</font><p><a href="/library/ramsay/was_christ_born_in_bethlehem/note.htm"><span class="l">Note</span></a> <br><b>...</b> There is a short supplementary <b>paper</b> by Wilcken in Philologus, 1893, p. 563. [41]<br> Confirmed by Mr. Kenyon's new discovery. <b>...</b> Erotic <b>Papyrus</b>, etc., Nos. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/ramsay/was christ born in bethlehem/note.htm</font><p><a href="/library/schaff/the_seven_ecumenical_councils/historical_note.htm"><span class="l">Historical Note.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> come to Berlin; the other was found by Wessely in the <b>papyrus</b> collection of <b>...</b> a<br> certificate.' Who to-day, without deep emotion, can read this <b>paper</b> and measure <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../christianbookshelf.org/schaff/the seven ecumenical councils/historical note.htm</font><p><a href="/library/unknown/the_acts_of_philip/addition_to_acts_of_philip.htm"><span class="l">Addition to Acts of Philip.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> for burial in Syrian <b>paper</b>, and do not put about it linen cloth, since they put<br> it upon the body of our Lord, and wrap it close in <b>paper</b> and <b>papyrus</b>, and put <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../unknown/the acts of philip/addition to acts of philip.htm</font><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Instruction-of-Amenemope.html">Was some of Proverbs copied from the Instruction of Amenemope? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/red-reed-sea.html">Did the Israelites in the book of Exodus cross the Red Sea or the Reed Sea? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Egyptian-Book-of-the-Dead.html">What is the Egyptian Book of the Dead? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://clyx.com/term/papyrus.htm">Papyrus: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/p/papyrus.htm">Papyrus</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/p/papyrus_paper.htm">Papyrus Paper</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/p/papyrus--(rv_,_margin).htm">Papyrus: (Rv , Margin)</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a 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