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Recovery of the Codex Sinaiticus
- When
- 1859
- Where
- Saint Catherine's Monastery
Tischendorf recovered the Codex Sinaiticus, a fourth-century Greek Bible, claiming it was found in a waste basket, though this account is disputed.
The manuscript, dating from the 4th century, was the oldest almost completely preserved Bible manuscript at the time. Tischendorf claimed to have found it discarded in a rubbish bin, but scholars note the leaves were in suspiciously good condition. The story may be a fabrication or refer to unrelated manuscripts.
Sources
- Saint Catherine's Monastery Wikipedia
- Codex Sinaiticus Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-30
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