The Codex (or book) Alexandrinus is considered one of the oldest, most complete manuscripts of the Bible. Dating from the 5th century, this manuscript of the Greek Bible is considered one of Christianity’s greatest treasures. It was nearly lost forever! The Codex was kept in Ashburnham House, the English residence of the keeper of the king’s libraries. On October 23, 1731, a fire broke out and many of the manuscripts were lost or severely damaged. But Dr. Richard Bentley, Keeper of the King’s Li