Ancient Religious Manuscripts Auction

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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.