And it's pointed, of course, unlike Torah scrolls.

John Leake

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On 29 May 2013, at 18:48, Jerry Shepherd <[email protected]> wrote:

> Hi Chris,
>  
> The Leningrad Codex is out of the running because it is a codex (bound book 
> form) rather than a scroll.
>  
> Blessings,
>  
> Jerry
> 
> Jerry Shepherd
> Taylor Seminary
> Edmonton, Alberta
> [email protected]
>  
> 
> 
> On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 11:44 AM, C L <[email protected]> wrote:
>> Thought this might be a good forum to ask this question: This article 
>> (http://abcnews.go.com/International/worlds-oldest-complete-torah-scroll-found-italian-professor/story?id=19280022#.UaY795wvlVU)
>>  claims that this 12th-13th century manuscript is the "oldest complete torah 
>> scroll," but Codex Leningradensis dates to 1008-9 AD. 
>> 
>> Is the Torah portion of Leningradensis lacking in some way, or is 
>> Leningradensis not in the running for "oldest Torah scroll" because it also 
>> contains the Prophets and the Writings?
>> 
>> Sincerely,
>> 
>> Chris Lovelace
>> 
>> 
>> 
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