Kamphuis, Bart L.F.Krans, Jan L.H.Castelli, SilviaPeerbolte, Bert Jan Lietaert2016-02-122015-01Kamphuis, BLF, Krans, JLH, Castelli, S & Peerbolte, BJL 2015, 'Sleepy scribes and clever critics A classification of conjectures on the text of the New Testament', Novum Testamentum', vol. 57, no.1, pp. 72-90.0048-1009 (print)1568-5365 (online)10.1163/15685365-12341462http://hdl.handle.net/2263/51336This article presents a classification of conjectures on the text of the New Testament. It focusses on the types of arguments used by conjectural critics. The argumentation for a conjecture basically comprises (1) the perception of a problem (or problems) in the transmitted text and (2) the suggestion of a cause (or causes) for the supposed scribal change. Type (or types) of perceived problems and of supposed causes are classified, and illustrated with a range of important conjectures.en© 2015 Koninklijke Brill NVNew TestamentClassificationConjectureTextual criticismCconjectural emendationTypologyTheology articles SDG-04SDG-04: Quality educationTheology articles SDG-09SDG-09: Industry, innovation and infrastructureTheology articles SDG-16SDG-16: Peace, justice and strong institutionsPostprint Article