November 24, 2015
A page from the oldest Bible in the exhibition, the Latin Vulgate Portable, dates back to around 1210-1240, France, roughly the same period as the Magna Carta.
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Springfield: Special Bible Exhibit at First Church of Christ, Scientist
How did the King James Version of the Bible come to be? In a one-day exhibition celebrating International Bible Day on Nov. 23, Springfield resident and historian Bruce Slawter showcased several ancient Bible pages and explained some of the book’s origin story.
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