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How the Codex Was Found

How the Codex Was Found

By: Margaret Dunlop Gibson Agnes Smith Lewis
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In this captivating narrative, Margaret Dunlop Gibson recounts the remarkable journeys she undertook with her twin sister, Mrs. Lewis, in 1892 and 1893. Their first expedition led to the groundbreaking discovery of an early and significant codex of ancient Syriac gospels. The subsequent journey, joined by fellow Cambridge scholars and their wives, aimed to decipher this invaluable manuscript. Gibson reflects on the misconceptions that have arisen in the public discourse, asserting that while more skilled writers will chronicle the significance of these gospels, it falls to her to share how the codex was unearthed. To clarify these misunderstandings, she reprints her sisters journal detailing their adventurous trips to Sinai.Copyright Religious Texts and Commentary Art Literary History & Criticism Spirituality World
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  • 011 - Second Visit to Sinai

    011 - Second Visit to Sinai
    Feb 11 2026
    In this captivating narrative, Margaret Dunlop Gibson recounts the remarkable journeys she undertook with her twin sister, Mrs. Lewis, in 1892 and 1893. Their first expedition led to the groundbreaking discovery of an early and significant codex of ancient Syriac gospels. The subsequent journey, joined by fellow Cambridge scholars and their wives, aimed to decipher this invaluable manuscript. Gibson reflects on the misconceptions that have arisen in the public discourse, asserting that while more skilled writers will chronicle the significance of these gospels, it falls to her to share how the codex was unearthed. To clarify these misunderstandings, she reprints her sisters journal detailing their adventurous trips to Sinai.
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    16 mins
  • 010 - St Sylvia of Aquitaine

    010 - St Sylvia of Aquitaine
    Feb 11 2026
    In this captivating narrative, Margaret Dunlop Gibson recounts the remarkable journeys she undertook with her twin sister, Mrs. Lewis, in 1892 and 1893. Their first expedition led to the groundbreaking discovery of an early and significant codex of ancient Syriac gospels. The subsequent journey, joined by fellow Cambridge scholars and their wives, aimed to decipher this invaluable manuscript. Gibson reflects on the misconceptions that have arisen in the public discourse, asserting that while more skilled writers will chronicle the significance of these gospels, it falls to her to share how the codex was unearthed. To clarify these misunderstandings, she reprints her sisters journal detailing their adventurous trips to Sinai.
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    19 mins
  • 009 - A Greek Description of Sinai - Part 2

    009 - A Greek Description of Sinai - Part 2
    Feb 11 2026
    In this captivating narrative, Margaret Dunlop Gibson recounts the remarkable journeys she undertook with her twin sister, Mrs. Lewis, in 1892 and 1893. Their first expedition led to the groundbreaking discovery of an early and significant codex of ancient Syriac gospels. The subsequent journey, joined by fellow Cambridge scholars and their wives, aimed to decipher this invaluable manuscript. Gibson reflects on the misconceptions that have arisen in the public discourse, asserting that while more skilled writers will chronicle the significance of these gospels, it falls to her to share how the codex was unearthed. To clarify these misunderstandings, she reprints her sisters journal detailing their adventurous trips to Sinai.
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    11 mins
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