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The Devil’s Bible or Codex Gigas Goes on Display September 20th

Thursday, September 13th, 2007

The Devil’s Bible or Codex Gigas is the biggest medieval book in the world.  It has a fascinating history and legend.  It will be on public display for the first time in many years at the National Library of Sweden on September 20th. From The Prague Post: …legend holds that a monk was sentenced to be [...]

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