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winner08:
The info in our Bible comes from earlyer Greek and Hebrew texts. What are those text called and how old are they. For example. The dead sea scrolls, these scrolls are very old and has a wealth of info that confirms alot of the information in the Bible. I am interested in finding out are there any other manualscripts that have been found and how old are they? Also where have they been found? I heard of a couple, but I would like to hear what y'all have to say on this matter. If anything at all.

                                     Darren

Brian:
Greetings Darren,

The last time I checked, many years ago, there were more than 50,000 documents (called manuscripts). I understand that new ones are found frequently so I am sure there are many more now. They vary in date from BC (like the Dead Sea scrolls) to several hundred years AD (I think it's called CE now). The documents can be found under a variety of names. The names, generally, have to do with where they are found or who found them or who's library (collection) they are in. eg CODEX SINAITICUS; CHESTER BEATTY NUMBERS-DEUTERONOMY CODEX; CODEX SARRAVIANUS; CODEX ALEXANDRINUS; RYLANDS LIBRARY DEUTERONOMY FRAGMENT (2nd CENTURY BC); PAPYRUS ROLL OF FIRST CENTURY AD etceteras

They have been found in Palestine itself and in the surrounding countries, in Syria, in Mesopotamia in Egypt and etceteras

Archeologist have discovered Codex (a Codex is similar to our modern book with pages) from the early second century. And in the fourth century, Vellum (sheep skin) started being used in place of Papyrus for leafs (pages). Ancient manuscript study is really a fascinating field of study. I hope this is the kind of information you were looking for.

Have a happy and be sage.
B

WhoAmI:
The scriptures we have mention other books.

Book of the Covenant (Ex. 24:4, 7 )
Book of the Wars of the Lord (Num. 21:14)
Book of Jasher (Josh. 10:13; 2 Sam. 1:18 )
A Book of Statutes (1 Sam. 10:25)
Book of the Acts of Solomon (1 Kings 11:41)
Books of Nathan and Gad (1 Chron. 29:29; 2 Chron. 9:29 )
Prophecy of Ahijad and Visions of Iddo (2 Chron 9:29; 12:15; 13:22)
Book of Shemaiah (2 Chron. 12:15 )
Book of Jehu (2 Chron. 20:34 )
Acts of Uzziah (2 Chron. 26:22)
Sayings of the Seers (2 Chron. 33:19)

There is a load of writings labeled as Apocrypha, some written in Hebrew and Aramaic as well.

Just remember Ecclesiastes 12:12 ...of making many books there is no end;

Jeff

winner08:
Thanks, This is exactly what kind of info. I am looking for. I notice Brian you put down the Codex of Siniaticus. I just came across this info. about that codex. Man, is it intersting. I try to gather the most information on any given subjet so I can get all sides of the subject. Also Who am I, I will definitely look into these books you mention in the Bible.

                         Darren

AK4:
Darren,

There is a website that has just about EVERYTHING written on it from the first and second Book of Adam and Eve to Taoism and the like.  Its all free too.  but i want to warn you, You have to guard your mind because alot of whats on there may have some false stuff.  Always compare it to the scriptures and if it has anything contradicting, stop reading it.  If you want to know this website PM me.  I dont recommend just anyone going to this site unless your Faith is strong.

Anthony

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