What Might Be The World’s Oldest Complete Torah Found In Italian Library

Straight outta Indiana Jones.

A Hebrew professor at the University of Bologna in Italy says he's identified the oldest and most complete scroll of the Torah.

A Hebrew professor at the University of Bologna in Italy says he's identified the oldest and most complete scroll of the Torah.

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According to professor Mauro Perani — and verified by two separate carbon tests — the scroll was written between 1155 and 1255.

According to professor Mauro Perani — and verified by two separate carbon tests — the scroll was written between 1155 and 1255.

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The artifact was reportedly found in the university's library, erroneously catalogued in the 17th century section.

The artifact was reportedly found in the university's library, erroneously catalogued in the 17th century section.

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The key was apparently in the handwriting.

The key was apparently in the handwriting.

Via: HANDOUT / Reuters


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