Ancient scrolls

A parchment scroll unrolled on an ancient wooden table, illuminated by the soft glow of an oil lamp. The scroll is filled with elegant, hand-written script in ancient Greek, symbolizing the letter from Paul. Around the table, various symbolic Christian items like a small wooden cross, a clay oil lamp, and an open ancient book. The scene evokes a sense of historical depth and spiritual...

Ancient Bible manuscripts reveal much about the accuracy of the Bible when it was written, and the accurate transmission of its message.

Paper scrolls date back to ancient Egypt. They were used for long documents written in ink. Over the years, scrolls have become outdated for ways of communication. However, they make for a fun and educational craft.

A large paper scroll lying on a table.

This papyrus scroll is written in the Greek language and mentions a list of farmers; the number and size of land given to them were mentioned. In addition, the list also included fishermen, flute players, threshers, millers, sheep breeders, shepherds, and fruit merchants. From Theadelphia (Arsinoites; Batn el-Harit), Faiyum, Egypt. Roman Period of Egypt, 196-198 CE. It is on display at the Neues Museum in Berlin, Germany.