John 3:16 "For God So Loved the World" Papyrus 66 | Master-crafted Replica
Egyptian Papyrus
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son…”
John 3:7–14
Jesus continues His conversation with Nicodemus, declaring, “You must be born again,” and describing the work of the Spirit. The passage then turns toward the image of Moses raising the serpent in the wilderness and the coming lifting up of the Son of Man.
John 3:14–20
The teaching continues into the promise of eternal life and the celebrated words of John 3:16 — “For God so loved the world.” Jesus then speaks of the judgment "the light has come into the world, and people loved the darkness more than the light because their works were evil."
Crafting the Papyrus 66 Replica
Each Sacred Text Replica begins with careful research and close study of the surviving ancient manuscript.
This replica was created on premium Egyptian papyrus, reflecting the material of the original manuscript. The manuscript image is reproduced through a high-quality printing process, and then the physical replica is finished entirely by hand. Each piece is individually shaped, distressed, and aged to reflect the surviving condition of the original..
Working slowly under magnification, the papyrus fibers are carefully worked by hand to recreate the irregular edges, lacunae and other natural signs of deterioration present in the original manuscript.
Additional hand-finishing and aging techniques are applied to capture the overall character and appearance of the ancient artifact as faithfully as possible.
Because every replica is individually finished by hand, slight variations are natural, making each completed piece subtly unique.
Comes in a 8x10" double-sided display (see available options)
Display options:
- Acrylic case 8"x10" or
- Black Frame 8"x8" square or 8"x10" MDF & Glass (Includes: Sawtooth Hanger)
Customers have used these replicas for:
Sermon props
Bible studies
Classroom lessons
Seminary education
Personal collections
Church displays
Museum-style exhibits
Office or bookshelf displays
Modern Replica Only: This item is a modern replica, created for artistic and educational purposes. It is not an ancient artifact. Adapted for this reproduction
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