The Jimmy Akin Podcast #058 The Mystery of the Bible Codex - Jimmy Akin
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Nov 3, 2025 Dive into the fascinating transformation of biblical texts as early Christians embraced the codex. Discover how this new format distinguished their identity and potentially transformed the way scripture was copied. Jimmy Akin explores theories around influential works, including candidates like Paul's letters and the Gospel of Mark. Learn about the interplay between scrolls and codices, and why these formats matter for understanding biblical history. It's a riveting detective-style investigation into the mysteries of ancient texts!
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Christianity Drove The Codex Revolution
- Early Christians adopted the codex quickly while pagans and Jews mainly used scrolls.
- This distinct adoption helped the codex become the dominant global book form.
Format Became A Marker Of Identity
- The codex likely spread culturally after one influential Christian edition appeared in that format.
- The codex then acted as a badge of Christian identity distinguishing their holy books.
Four Candidates For The First Influential Codex
- Candidate texts for the influential codex include Paul's letter collection and the early gospels.
- Jimmy Akin lists Paul, Mark, Matthew, or a multi-gospel volume as leading possibilities.
