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Apr
11
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Posted by Boo Scary, and filed under Media, Paranormal

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The Codex Gigas, which translated to English means, Giant Book, and pictured above is said to be the largest known medieval manuscript in the world.

The Codex Gigas is exceptional in its size. Not only is its cover is made from wooden boards, but the book measures out at 92 x 50.5 centimeters and weighs 75 kilograms. During the Middle Ages it was compared to the Seven Wonders of the World.

The book is made up of 312 parchment leaves, or 624 pages. Originally, there were 320 sheets, but eight pages were cut out of the book for some unknown reason. To obtain enough of the parchment, the skin of some 160 animals – probably calves – was needed. [source]

No one knows for sure who wrote this manuscript, dated to the early 13th century. That fact has given rise to numerous legends attempting to explain its existence. Here’s a particularly eerie one:

A legend concerning a monk of Podlažice walled up alive for his sins had already appeared in medieval times. He attempted to expiate his guilt by writing the world’s biggest book in a single night. Realizing the task to be beyond his powers, he invoked the aid of the Devil. The Devil aided him, had his portrait painted in the book and demanded the monk’s soul as payment. [source]

Recently National Geographic HD aired an hour long documentary about the book and the investigation of the manuscript by various experts. Here’s an excerpt from the show:

The findings experts in the program were that the book was the work of a solitary scribe over what must have been years, perhaps as many as 30. Perhaps doing penance for some unknown or perceived sins it turns out the book may have been the work of an entire lifetime.

Further sources for more about Codex Gigas – The Devil’s Bible:

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6 Responses to “Codex Gigas: The Devil’s Bible”

  1. Kayla Burns says:

    Can any one tell me where I could get a ful english trans. of the codex. Or in CD’s or tapes. I would really like to read it, I feel drawn to it, a real fasination to learn it’s contents. Kayla

  2. Jack says:

    As with all other items dealing with the esoteric knowledge and teachings of our ancestors, a prudent measure of skepticism must be employed when studying their witings. With that said, it appears as though enough study and effort has been furnished to validate these specific writings, commonly referred to as “The Devil’s Bible, not only to authenticate its contents but also to confirm its source as that of one single individual writer. A feat still mystifying to most. It is clear, the author of this art had been enlightened to compose such an extrodinary writing. As for the contents of those hidden 8 pages…I’m sure, a chosen few, not of the profane class, have/will seek/have sought and will/have obtain(ed) that knwoledge. If it is meant for you to know…you will know. Best wishes and best of luck to all of those on their quest for light.

  3. Veronica says:

    I want to buy the devil’s bible at any cost if you know were i can buy it let me know I want it in its original writing or the original book.

  4. AnnaH says:

    you can download English translation at
    pdfdatabase.com

  5. meepo says:

    Veronica, unless you are one of the richest people in the worl you can maybe buy the ”orgonal book”, but this will take you ages to let the governement/museum sell you it. trust me there are millions of people (and quite RICH people) that want to buy it, and thew goverment wouldn’t let them to

  6. dlc says:

    where do you get a copy? original language

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