Papyrus 97
New Testament manuscript
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Papyrus 97 (in the Gregory-Aland numbering), designated by 𝔓97, is a copy of the New Testament in Greek. It is a papyrus manuscript of the Gospel of Luke. The manuscript has survived in a fragmentary condition.[1][2]
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| New Testament manuscript | |
Recto (left) — verso (right) | |
| Name | P. Chester Beatty XVII |
|---|---|
| Sign | 𝔓97 |
| Text | Luke 14 † |
| Date | ca. 600 |
| Script | Greek |
| Now at | Chester Beatty Library |
| Type | Alexandrian text-type |
Description
The surviving texts of Luke are only verses 14:7-14. The manuscript palaeographically has been assigned to the 6th century (or 7th century).[3]
- Text
The Greek text of this manuscript is a representative of the Alexandrian text-type. It is not placed in any of Aland's Categories.
- Location
The manuscript is currently housed at the Chester Beatty Library (P. Chester Beatty XVII) at Dublin.[1][2]