The Ancient Codex Sinaiticus: Digitizing History for the World

The Codex Sinaiticus, a 4th-century Greek manuscript, is one of 50 copies commissioned by Emperor Constantine. Originating from the Monastery of Saint Catherine in Sinai, it was taken to Germany and Russia in the 19th century by scholar Konstantin Fontischendorf. The British Library acquired it in 1933. Currently, experts from multiple countries are digitizing the Codex to make it accessible online, using advanced technology. This effort will allow millions to view the manuscript, which has been seen by only a few scholars in recent decades.

What is the Codex Sinaiticus known for?

• Being a modern digital manuscript

• Containing Greek text in four columns

• Being written in Latin

• Originating from the 5th century

Who is believed to have commissioned the Codex Sinaiticus?

• Emperor Augustus

• Emperor Nero

• Emperor Hadrian

• Emperor Constantine

Which scholar took parts of the Codex Sinaiticus to Germany and Russia?

• Konstantin Fontischendorf

• Johann Gutenberg

• Friedrich Nietzsche

• Alexander von Humboldt

In what year did the British Library acquire the Codex Sinaiticus?

• 1933

• 1923

• 1953

• 1943

What is the goal of the current digitization project for the Codex Sinaiticus?

• To make it available online for millions

• To sell copies to libraries

• To translate it into multiple languages

• To restrict access to scholars only