The Crucifixion — Papyrus 66 (P66) Replica

The Crucifixion — Papyrus 66 (𝔓66)
"Behold thy mother!" & the staurogram (⳨)

We are excited to bring this handcrafted replica of Papyrus 66 (𝔓66), also known as Bodmer II, one of the earliest and most substantial surviving Greek manuscripts of the Gospel of John.
This ancient papyrus fragment preserves portions of John 19:25–32, recounting events surrounding the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

The recto preserves the moving account of Jesus speaking to His mother Mary and the beloved disciple during His crucifixion. Even in His suffering, Jesus demonstrates His compassion by entrusting His mother to the disciple, declaring:
"Behold thy mother!" — John 19:27 (KJV)

Verso (Back) — John 19:31–32
The verso records the Jewish leaders requesting that Pontius Pilate order the legs of those crucified to be broken and their bodies removed before the approaching Sabbath. 

THE STAUROGRAM — AN EARLY CHRISTIAN SYMBOL OF THE CROSS
One of the most extraordinary features of this manuscript is the presence of an ancient Christian symbol known as the staurogram (⳨), appearing on the verso within John 19:31.
Formed by combining the Greek letters tau (Τ) and rho (Ρ), the symbol was incorporated directly into an abbreviated form of the Greek word for "cross." Its distinctive shape resembles a person upon a cross, with the loop of the rho suggesting a head and the tau forming the cross.

Papyrus 66 is among the most significant early witnesses to the Greek New Testament. Originally part of a papyrus codex containing substantial portions of John's Gospel, the manuscript is traditionally associated with a discovery near Dishna, Upper Egypt, around 1952.

Manuscript Details
•    Manuscript: Papyrus 66 (𝔓66), Bodmer II
•    Title: The Crucifixion
•    Recto: John 19:25–28
•    Verso: John 19:31–32
•    Special Feature: Early Christian Staurogram
•    Date: Approximately AD 175–225
•    Language: Koine Greek
•    Material: Papyrus
•    Original Fragment Dimensions: Approximately 1.44 × 3.11 inches
•    Repository: Chester Beatty Library, Dublin, Ireland (BP XIX)

Made from genuine Egyptian papyrus
4" x 6" acrylic double-sided display case
The double-sided case allows you to view both sides of the replica
Shipped in a 6" x 8" black gift box

Suitable for gift giving
Customers have used these replicas for:
Sermon props
Bible studies
Classroom lessons
Seminary education
Personal collections
Church displays
Museum exhibits
Office or bookshelf displays

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Image courtesy of the Chester Beatty Library. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Adapted for this reproduction.