Peshitta Pentateuch

 The British Library has a Peshitta Pentateuch from AD 463-464, the oldest known copy of a part of the Bible that has been dated by its scribe. You used to be able to read about it here. Click on the small image to see a large page containing Genesis 29:25-30:2. By clicking on “Digitised Manuscripts website” at the bottom of the page you can see all 477 pages of this Pentateuch.

NOTE: In October, 2023, the British Library’s website experienced one of the worst cyber attacks in British history. In November, 2024 – more than a year later – the British Library said, "We're continuing to experience a major technology outage as a result of a cyber-attack. Our buildings are open as usual, however, the outage is still affecting our website, online systems and services, as well as some onsite services. This is a temporary website, with limited content.” As of the summer of 2025, the page with Add Ms 17102 – the Peshitta Pentateuch -- was still not available.