Export bar on ancient Myrowr of Recluses means buyer from UK could purchase it from Dr Dirk Obbink * Long read: the curious case of the stolen gospel An Oxford academic suspected of involvement in the alleged theft of ancient Gospel manuscripts stands to gain from a government appeal to purchase an important artefact for the nation. Dr Dirk Obbink, associate professor in papyrology and Greek at Christ Church, is the owner of the artefact – a unique book dating from around 1414. Continue reading...
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