How The Codex Was Found, A Narrative Of Two Visits To Sinai: From Mrs. Lewis's Journals, 1892-1893 (1893) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437188158)

How The Codex Was Found is a book detailing the discovery of a significant religious artifact, the Codex Sinaiticus, by two women, Mrs. Lewis and her sister, Mrs. Gibson, during their two visits to Sinai in 1892 and 1893. The book is based on Mrs. Lewis's journals and provides a first-hand account of the events leading up to the discovery of the Codex, which is considered one of the oldest and most complete copies of the Bible. The book describes the journey of the two women, their interactions with the monks at the Monastery of St. Catherine, and the challenges they faced during their search for the Codex. It also includes photographs and illustrations of the Codex and the surrounding area. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of the Bible and the discovery of ancient religious artifacts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Agnes Smith Lewis
ISBN-10: 143718815X
ISBN-13: 9781437188158
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2008
Pages: 156
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d