The Codex Sinaiticus is discovered in Egypt.
The Codex Sinaiticus is one of the oldest and most complete manuscripts of the Christian Bible, dating back to the 4th century CE. Written in Greek on vellum, it is a highly significant textual witness to early biblical transmission. The codex originally contained both the Old and New Testaments, though parts of the Old Testament (Septuagint) are missing today. It was discovered in the mid-19th century at the Saint Catherine’s Monastery on Mount Sinai by Constantin von Tischendorf, a German biblical scholar. The manuscript exhibits textual variations from later versions of the Bible, offering crucial insights into the history of biblical canon formation and textual criticism. Currently, it is divided among several institutions, with major portions held by the British Library, Leipzig University Library, Saint Catherine’s Monastery, and the Russian National Library. Its importance lies not just in its antiquity but in its role in reconstructing early Christian texts and understanding the evolution of biblical scripture.