How the Codex Was Found 1893 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417980864)

""How the Codex Was Found"" is a historical account written by Margaret Dunlop Gibson in 1893. The book details the discovery of a Syriac manuscript, known as the Codex Sinaiticus, by a German scholar named Constantin von Tischendorf in 1844. The manuscript was found in the Monastery of St. Catherine on Mount Sinai, Egypt, and is considered one of the most important biblical manuscripts in existence. The book provides a detailed account of the circumstances surrounding the discovery, including the challenges faced by Tischendorf in obtaining permission to study and eventually acquire the manuscript. It also includes a description of the manuscript itself, its contents, and its significance in the study of biblical history. Overall, ""How the Codex Was Found"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of biblical scholarship and the discovery of ancient manuscripts.A Narrative of Two Visits to Sinai. From Mrs. Lewis's Journals 1892-1893.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: Margaret Dunlop Gibson
ISBN-10: 1417980869
ISBN-13: 9781417980864
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/15/2004
Pages: 148
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d