Novum Instrumentum

Novum Instrumentum, published in 1516 by Erasmus of Rotterdam, was a groundbreaking edition of the Greek New Testament. It involved careful comparison of ancient manuscripts, improving the accuracy of the biblical text. This edition provided scholars and translators with a more reliable version of the original scriptures, influencing religious studies, theology, and the Protestant Reformation. Its meticulous approach marked a significant step in biblical scholarship, emphasizing the importance of original sources and critical editing to understand the scriptures more accurately.