JOURNAL ARTICLE

The world's oldest book just fetched $3.9 million in auction.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2024. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Prakash, Prarthana 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the recent auction of the Crosby-Schøyen Codex, a 1,700-year-old book from Egypt that sold for $3.9 million. Written in Coptic and dating back to 250–350 AD, the codex is significant for its historical connection to early Christianity and is considered one of the oldest examples of a book in its modern form. The manuscript, part of the Schøyen Collection, contains important texts such as the Old Testament Book of Jonah and the First Epistle of Peter. Its well-preserved condition is attributed to Egypt's dry climate, and it has changed ownership multiple times since its discovery in the 1950s. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:Fortune.com. 2024/06, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Religion and Philosophy
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:177802340
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