“Oldest gospel fragment discovered in mummy mask”

Jabra Ghneim brings this interesting article to my notice:

http://www.digitaljournal.com/science/oldest-gospel-fragment-discovered-in-mummy-mask/article/424171

Here’s a reaction to the find from my friend and colleague John Gee, who specializes in texts out of ancient Egypt:

http://fornspollfira.blogspot.com/2015/01/on-reports-of-new-gospel-of-mark.html

And, while I’m at it, here’s an important heads up regarding New Testament textual criticism and the controversial passage in Luke 22:43-44 where Jesus sweats blood in the Garden of Gethsemane and is comforted by an angel:

http://fornspollfira.blogspot.com/2015/01/the-textual-criticism-of-luke-22.html