Assistant Professor of New Testament
Luther Rice College and Seminary
Matt Solomon serves as Assistant Professor of New Testament at Luther Rice College and Seminary. Solomon earned an MA in Biblical Studies and PhD in New Testament and Greek from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Solomon’s research interests include papyrology, New Testament textual criticism, Johannine studies, and Pauline literature. He has served as Senior Project Director at the Center for New Testament Textual Studies, Managing Director at the NOBTS Museum of the Bible and Archaeology, and Adjunct Faculty at NOBTS.
Thursday, May 28 | 2:20-2:55 | Main Room
ECM and the Text of 2 Peter: Observations and Explorations
This paper explores and analyzes the text of 2 Peter in the Editio Critica Maior (ECM). In 2 Peter 2:17-22, the ECM includes variation units that represent differences in NA28 against previous editions. In this case, a couple of the variation units deserve attention for their possible exegetical significance. While several variants will be examined, the change from ὀλίγως to ὄντως in 2:18 in the ECM will receive special attention. This shift reflects a move from traditional text critical principles and demonstrates the value and iterative nature of the CBGM as this change has occurred from ECM1 to ECM2.