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Amid all the preparations to turn Paris into a venue for the Olympic Games that begin in less than 100 days, one small corner of the French capital is preparing for another modern form of competition based in antiquity: Christie’s auction of early. ....
The starring role in a June auction at Christie's will be taken by the Crosby-Schoyen Codex, the oldest known book in private hands. Written on papyrus in the Coptic language, it contains the oldest complete version of the First Epistle of Peter and the Book of Jonah. ....
LONDON (RNS) The starring role in a June auction at Christie's will be taken by the Crosby-Schoyen Codex, the oldest known book in private hands. Written on papyrus in the Coptic language, it contains the oldest complete version of the First Epistle of Peter and the Book of Jonah. ....
Collection of early Christian texts from North Africa, containing the oldest complete versions of two books of the Bible, is due to be sold in June ....
The Crosby-Schoyen Codex, an ancient Christian manuscript dating back to 250-350 AD, is set to fetch $2.6 million at a London auction. This rare artifact, featuring early texts of Christian epistles and reflecting the transition to codex format, embodies the evolution of religious documentation. Preserved in Egypt's dry climate, its upcoming sale highlights the enduring value of preserving cultural heritage and the quest for knowledge across millennia. ....