http://aleteia.org/2016/07/06/the-oldest-most-complete-bible-on-earth-is-in-ethiopia/?utm_campaign=english_page&utm_medium=aleteia_en&utm_source=Facebook#link_time=1467921893
Well, I need a bit more information but the illuminations are great.
need more input? Go to your Logos Libary ;-)
Based on delamination analysis, it's my hardcover NIV Study Bible.
When will the Logos version be on PrePub?
Stephen
Don't forget the Patina. [;)]
The Oldest Bible on earth doesn't exist anymore, you probably mean the oldest copy of a copy
DAL
Thanks MJ and Sascha - Absolutely fascinating!
For some reason I had to cut an paste the link into a new browser window. Hovering wouldn't let me click it. Pasting here to see if it helps.
Book repair is a hobby of mine.
Here's a site with a bit more information and some pictures in context.
http://www.hewit.com/skin_deep/?volume=26&article=1#article
Thanks! MJ &Rob ! wow ! Good to know this!
Ethiopia is one of the oldest countries in the world and there are oldest symbols of early civilizations in Ethiopia including the Bible.
The common or official language of Ethiopia is Amharic that has very similar sounds with the Aramaic, the spoken language of Christ.
Somewhat related to topic: From what I understand Ethiopian Christians are primarily Ethiopian Orthodox (and is the oldest Oriental Orthodox Church known). Does someone who is Orthodox have a good resource that distinguishes between the different types of Orthodox churches?....I have googled but would like to study deeper. Even better if it is in the Orthodox Silver package 😀
I'm not Orthodox and this is not complete re: African Christianity but
Very cool. But was anyone else horrified by the guys holding this magnificent 1500-year-old-ish document WITH THEIR BARE HANDS?!
GAAAAAAAAAAH! [:O]
