{"product_id":"the-promise-to-abraham-genesis-12-bp-iv-rahlfs-961-folio-4-master-crafted-papyrus-replica","title":"The Promise to Abraham — Genesis 12 | BP IV · Rahlfs 961), Folio 4| Master-Crafted Papyrus Replica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“In you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” — Genesis 12:3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Scripture’s foundational covenant passages is presented in this master-crafted replica of Chester Beatty Biblical Papyrus IV, also catalogued as Rahlfs 961, Folio 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating to approximately AD 300–325, this ancient papyrus manuscript preserves part of the Greek Septuagint (LXX) text of Genesis. Folio 4 contains Genesis 12:3–14 on the recto and Genesis 12:15–13:7 on the verso, preserving the story of Abram at one of the most important turning points in the biblical narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the passage is God’s promise:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I will bless those who bless you… and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” — Genesis 12:3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manuscript follows Abram’s calling and journey, including God’s promise of blessing, his travels through the land, his altars at Shechem and Bethel, the episode in Egypt, and the growing households of Abram and Lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor Christians, Genesis 12:3 carries particular significance because the New Testament returns to this promise when explaining the gospel and its fulfillment in Christ. Galatians 3:8 and 3:16 explicitly connect God’s promise to Abraham with Christ and the blessing extended to the nations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ancient Greek witness therefore offers a remarkable visual connection between the Book of Genesis, the Abrahamic promise, and the later New Testament understanding of that promise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Original Manuscript\u003cbr\u003eManuscript: Chester Beatty Biblical Papyrus IV\u003cbr\u003eCatalog Number: BP IV · Rahlfs 961\u003cbr\u003eFolio: 4\u003cbr\u003eDate: c. AD 300–325\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Papyrus\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: Greek — Septuagint (LXX)\u003cbr\u003eText: Genesis 12:3–14; 12:15–13:7\u003cbr\u003eDiscovered: Egypt\u003cbr\u003eRepository: Chester Beatty Library, Dublin, Ireland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrame: 8x10 black floating frame (mdf and glass) or 8x10 magnetic acrylic case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustomers have used these replicas for:\u003cbr\u003eSermon props\u003cbr\u003eBible studies\u003cbr\u003eClassroom lessons\u003cbr\u003eSeminary education\u003cbr\u003ePersonal collections\u003cbr\u003eChurch displays\u003cbr\u003eMuseum exhibits\u003cbr\u003eOffice or bookshelf displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaithfully crafted — eternally inspired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern Replica Only: This item is a modern replica, created for artistic and educational purposes. It is not an ancient artifact. Adapted for this reproduction\u003cbr\u003eImage courtesy of the Chester Beatty Library. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Adapted for this reproduction\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacred Text Replicas","offers":[{"title":"Black 8\"x10\" double sided floating frame","offer_id":53907902038299,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8x10 Double-Sided Magnetic Acrylic Display","offer_id":53907902071067,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/2905\/4491\/files\/Screen_Shot_2026-09-08_at_4.36.24_PM.png?v=1788910743","url":"https:\/\/sacredtextreplicas.com\/products\/the-promise-to-abraham-genesis-12-bp-iv-rahlfs-961-folio-4-master-crafted-papyrus-replica","provider":"Sacred Text Replicas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}