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World's oldest Hebrew book

(JNS) - The Museum of the Bible on Tuesday unveiled what it says is the oldest Hebrew book ever discovered, dating to the 8th century and originating with Jews living in a Buddhist civilization in modern-day Afghanistan.

Located in Washington, D.C., just two blocks south of the National Mall, the institution opened the exhibit, titled "Sacred Words: Revealing the Earliest Hebrew Book." It runs through Jan. 12, 2025. It will also make a stop in New York at the library of the Jewish Theological Seminary, according to the Jewish Telegraph Agency.

The ancient manuscript text in book form, known as...

 
 

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