The Majority Text source (MAT), consists of most of extant manuscript copies. The Minority Text source (MIT), which consists of a few manuscript copies recently rediscovered (around mid 1800's) ; Vaticanus codex, Sinaiticus codex, Alexandrinus codex.
The Minority text (MIT) is a recent addition to the manuscript tradition (17th-18th century) and is known as the Alexandrian text (which comprise 30 manuscripts--as opposed to 6,000 copies in the MAT). They were never used for copying purposes, the scribes would reject them because they did not sufficiently represent the Byzantine Text (which is where most of the extant copies reside).
Believers who are not used to Bible study will not understand the extent of difference between the Traditional Text, which has been in use for English speaking Protestants for 500 years; and the Alexandrian Text, which recently became part of the Bible tradition.
They are not even nearly identical, as great masses of Scripture in the Alexandrian Text-type translations are omitted, interpolated and transposed; and only avid readers of the Word can notice the subtle (which are great) variations between the two sources of translations.
"There are approximately 20,000 or more corrections in the Codex Sinaiticus, made by multiple scribes over several centuries." -Google AI
They are not even nearly identical, as great masses of Scripture in the Alexandrian Text-type translations are omitted, interpolated and transposed; and only avid readers of the Word can notice the subtle (which are great) variations between the two sources of translations.
“The Codex Alexandrinus is in a condition described as "Just OK," with significant damage and loss of folios, making it fragile and requiring restricted access for preservation. The vellum has deteriorated, with holes in many places, and the ink is prone to flaking, which limits handling to prevent further damage. The manuscript has lost ten leaves from the Old Testament and 31 leaves from the New Testament, along with portions of 1 and 2 Clement, and many sections are damaged or have defects due to age and poor modern binding” –Brave Browser
“The Codex Alexandrinus is currently in a fragile condition, with some pages being brittle and damaged, which limits handling. It has deteriorated more than other ancient manuscripts like Codex Sinaiticus.” –purebibleforum.com –Wikipedia
The Minority text (MIT) is a recent addition to the manuscript tradition (17th-18th century) and is known as the Alexandrian text (which comprise 30 manuscripts—as opposed to 6,000 copies in the MAT). They were never used for copying purposes, the scribes would reject them because they did not sufficiently represent the Byzantine Text, which is where most of the extant copies reside – 90% of copies.
They are not even nearly identical, as great masses of Scripture in the Alexandrian Text-type translations are omitted, interpolated and transposed; and only avid readers of the Word can notice the subtle variations between the two sources of translations.
It's my opinion that the majority of Christians have come short of reading and studying God's Word for the last century, and thus most will never receive enough spiritual-growth in the Lord Jesus so they can be useful, until He returns and brings all up to par!
The Minority text (MIT) is a recent addition to the manuscript tradition (17th-18th century) and is known as the Alexandrian text (which comprise 30 manuscripts--as opposed to 6,000 copies in the MAT). They were never used for copying purposes, the scribes would reject them because they did not sufficiently represent the Byzantine Text (which is where most of the extant copies reside).
Believers who are not used to Bible study will not understand the extent of difference between the Traditional Text, which has been in use for English speaking Protestants for 500 years; and the Alexandrian Text, which recently became part of the Bible tradition.
They are not even nearly identical, as great masses of Scripture in the Alexandrian Text-type translations are omitted, interpolated and transposed; and only avid readers of the Word can notice the subtle (which are great) variations between the two sources of translations.
"There are approximately 20,000 or more corrections in the Codex Sinaiticus, made by multiple scribes over several centuries." -Google AI
They are not even nearly identical, as great masses of Scripture in the Alexandrian Text-type translations are omitted, interpolated and transposed; and only avid readers of the Word can notice the subtle (which are great) variations between the two sources of translations.
“The Codex Alexandrinus is in a condition described as "Just OK," with significant damage and loss of folios, making it fragile and requiring restricted access for preservation. The vellum has deteriorated, with holes in many places, and the ink is prone to flaking, which limits handling to prevent further damage. The manuscript has lost ten leaves from the Old Testament and 31 leaves from the New Testament, along with portions of 1 and 2 Clement, and many sections are damaged or have defects due to age and poor modern binding” –Brave Browser
“The Codex Alexandrinus is currently in a fragile condition, with some pages being brittle and damaged, which limits handling. It has deteriorated more than other ancient manuscripts like Codex Sinaiticus.” –purebibleforum.com –Wikipedia
The Minority text (MIT) is a recent addition to the manuscript tradition (17th-18th century) and is known as the Alexandrian text (which comprise 30 manuscripts—as opposed to 6,000 copies in the MAT). They were never used for copying purposes, the scribes would reject them because they did not sufficiently represent the Byzantine Text, which is where most of the extant copies reside – 90% of copies.
They are not even nearly identical, as great masses of Scripture in the Alexandrian Text-type translations are omitted, interpolated and transposed; and only avid readers of the Word can notice the subtle variations between the two sources of translations.
It's my opinion that the majority of Christians have come short of reading and studying God's Word for the last century, and thus most will never receive enough spiritual-growth in the Lord Jesus so they can be useful, until He returns and brings all up to par!
