The world's oldest and most complete Hebrew Bible and one of the oldest Christian liturgical books are expected to sell for millions at an auction. The Crosby-Schøyen Codex, written on Egyptian papyrus, contains early texts of two books of the Bible.
Key Points
The Crosby-Schøyen Codex contains early texts of two books of the Bible.
It was written on Egyptian papyrus around 250-350 A.D.
The codex is expected to sell for over $2.6 million at an auction in London.
Pros
Rare and ancient religious manuscripts provide insight into early Christian and Hebrew texts.
Cons
High price tags may limit accessibility to these important historical artifacts.