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The Beauty of Books

Episode 1: Ancient Bibles

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC Four

A look at the 4th century Codex Sinaiticus, the world's oldest bible, and the Winchester bible, which lay at the heart of the church's struggle with the state in the 12th century. Show more

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Michael Waterhouse
Executive Producer:
Harry Bell

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