Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 3522 facts for kids
The Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 3522 is a small piece of an ancient Greek scroll made from papyrus. It's also known as P.Oxy.L 3522. This special fragment is part of the Septuagint, which is the oldest Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible.
Scientists found this papyrus in a place called Oxyrhynchus, which is about 160 kilometers (100 miles) south of Cairo, Egypt. Experts believe it was written a very long time ago, in the 1st century CE.
This fragment contains parts of the Book of Job, specifically verses 42,11-12. What makes it extra special is that it includes the name of God, YHWH, written in ancient Hebrew letters. These letters are called paleo-Hebrew.
What Does This Ancient Papyrus Tell Us?
This papyrus shows us how people wrote important religious texts thousands of years ago. The Septuagint was a very important translation for Jewish people living in ancient Greece. It also became important for early Christians.
The fact that the name YHWH is written in ancient Hebrew letters within a Greek text is very interesting. It helps historians and Bible scholars understand how these texts were copied and used long ago.
Where Is This Papyrus Kept?
Today, the Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 3522 is kept safe in the Papyrology department at the Sackler Library in Oxford, England. You can find it listed as P.Oxy.L 3522.
See also
- Papiro Oxirrinco 3522 para niños (in Spanish)
