The Rylands Papyrus P52 is a fragment of a manuscript containing a portion of the Gospel of John, specifically John 18:31-33, 37-38. It is considered the oldest known surviving New Testament text, dating to around 125-150 CE. The papyrus was discovered in Egypt and is currently housed at the John Rylands Library in Manchester, England. This small piece of papyrus measures about 3.5 by 2.5 inches and is written in Greek. Its significance lies in its early date, which supports the idea that the texts of the New Testament were being circulated and copied shortly after the events they describe, contributing to the study of early Christianity and the development of the Christian canon.