The publication of the Bodmer papyri between 1956 and 1961 excited scholars because the papyri included portions of Luke and John from the early third century C.E.
Kui aastatel 1956 – 1961 avaldati Bodmeri papüüruskäsikiri, olid õpetlased põnevil, sest see sisaldas Luuka ja Johannese evangeeliumi osasid kolmanda sajandi algusest.