An Ancient Bible Just Sold For $38.1 Million. Here's Why It's So Important

USA TODAY, USA Today: Movies
Thu, 05/18/2023 - 1:55pm

The Codex Sassoon, a Hebrew Bible from the late 9th or early 10th century, was bought at auction at Sotheby's for $38.1 million.

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An Ancient Bible Just Sold For $38.1 Million. Here's Why It's So Important

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