"Rare Hebrew Bible Manuscript Displayed in Israel and Up for Record Sale at Sotheby's"
TL;DR
The Codex Sassoon, the oldest-known and most complete Hebrew Bible manuscript, will be displayed for the first time in Israel at Tel Aviv's Anu Museum before being auctioned at Sotheby's New York for an expected $30-$50 million. The Masoretic codex comprises all 24 books of the Hebrew Bible and dates to the 10th century CE. The display is sponsored by Mifal Hapayis, Israel's national lottery, which supports various cultural and educational ventures.
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- Oldest most complete Hebrew Bible goes on display in Israel before sale BBC
- Sotheby’s hopes to sell 1,100-year-old Hebrew Bible for $30 million New York Post
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