The Bible

[@edgeofthought]

Is the ownership of this Bible in its current state with the censorship considered the ideal? I’m wondering if archives and libraries with such ever remove those glued-over papers? An act of censorship that is historical but merely obstructs what might be now restored, this seems merely an additional adventure to try. Just thinking out loud. Love your channel.

[@travelchannel304]

Do you have Book of Barabbas?

[@heartbreaktimemachine]

Why are you touching these pages without gloves?!?

[@spiffistan]

Because that's actually how you handle ancient books. Specifically, the Library of Congress recommends the following: “Before handling any collection item, thoroughly wash and dry hands. Contrary to widespread belief, gloves are not necessarily recommended to handle rare or valuable books. Gloves (nitrile or vinyl) are always recommended if there is reason to suspect a health hazard (e.g., mold, arsenic). Clean gloves (nitrile, vinyl, or lint-free cotton) are also recommended when handling photograph albums/photographs or books with metal or ivory parts. Aside from those specific situations, it is generally preferable to handle your books with clean hands, washed with soap and thoroughly dried, rather than with gloves.”

[@heartbreaktimemachine]

@@spiffistan ok u right