Revealing the oldest Bible in the world

The world's oldest Bible, dating back to 2,000 years, will be displayed for the first time in New York from January 16-21, 2012.

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According to Washingtontimes , the current most complete and ancient copy of the 'Ten Commandments of God' will be exhibited for the first time at Discovery Times Square from last Friday, December 16th. when taken to Israel.

The world's oldest draft "Ten Commandments" .

The 'Ten Commandments' that are part of the Bible found on the Dead Sea in 1952, are considered the oldest Bible ever found. This draft includes 4 complete parts and 2 other parts have been damaged. However, this is the most complete ancient "Ten Commandments" found.

Risa Levitt Kohn, professor at the University of San Diego, the organizer of the exhibition, said: 'This draft "Ten Commandments" is preserved in very good conditions, its date is up to 2,000 years . ' 'If someone knows Hebrew, they can fully understand what is written on this manuscript,' Risa Kohn added.

The 'Ten Commandments' manuscript is written on leather, 45.7cm long, 7.6cm wide and easily damaged by light and temperature. Therefore, visitors to the exhibition are only allowed to see, not directly touch the oldest scriptures in the world.

Risa Levitt Kohn also said that at this exhibition, more than 900 manuscripts of the Dead Sea Book will be displayed from 1947 to 1956 in caves in Qumran, on the west bank of the Jordan River. to the Dead Sea. The exhibition will last until January 2 here.