

From the archive: A scandal in Oxford: the curious case of the stolen gospel
Sep 13, 2023
Explore the scandal surrounding the stolen gospel artifacts at Oxford University. Discover the suspension of Dr. Dirk Obink, the ambitious Museum of the Bible project, and the secretive collection at the Oxford Classics faculty. Reflect on the broader issues of colonial acquisition of artifacts and ethical considerations surrounding their trade and acquisition.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Suspension of Dr. Dirk Obink and the Scandal in the Classics Department
03:46 • 3min
The Ambitious Project and the Oldest Manuscript of the New Testament
06:20 • 3min
The Scandal of the Stolen Gospel Artifacts
08:58 • 8min
The Secretive Collection and Alleged Theft of Fragments
17:02 • 3min
The Stolen Gospel Scandal at Oxford
20:29 • 24min