In conjunction with Nathan Stitt, I have copied by hand the Greek text of 3John. I used the UBS4 as my exemplar, and after the entire process I now have a new found appreciation and sympathy for ancient scribes. My fingers are sore and my hand is throbbing after this excercise. I made two mistakes in copying the text which I have noted, and I also note now, my tendency to right on a downward slope to the right. It’s quite unattractive if you ask me. In any event, I think Nathan’s got me beat on this one, and after doing it, I’m not sure that I want to try any of John’s other writings.
B”H
Update: I’ve made a crude side-by-side comparison which can be seen below. I erased my noted errors and correction box.
Update II: Nathan did the exact same thing at nearly the exact same time, although his side-by-side picture is much better.
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Thanks Nick. I’ve replied here.
LOL. Talk about incredible timing. You update, my trackback, and then comment all within two minutes of each other…
Great minds… ;)