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On Mon, 19 Aug 1996, Jim West wrote:
> In Theology we are constantly told that we must deal directly with the
> sources themselves.  In text criticism this is particularly important.
> Yet, if the manuscripts are not widely available, how can we do our own
> collations?  Is there a collection of photographs of the papyri available?
> The Uncials?  If not, then, again, how can we do independent research in
> this exceedingly important field; and why can't such a collection be
> produced (as has been done for the vast majority of the Dead Sea Scrolls)?

This is the very aim of the Electronic New Testament Manuscripts Project 
which moves very slowly because it is entirely voluntary. God willing, 
the overall framework will be set up by the end of this year and we will 
be displaying images and accepting transcriptions.

James K. Tauber  
Associate Director, Electronic New Testament Manuscripts Project

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