This is a picture of 2 pages from inside the Bay Psalm Book. It is 367 years old. Considering this fact, there are papyrus' from the time of Jesus in almost as good a shape. However, this copy was one of a small number produced; the colonists' were here a mere 20 years. Considering how rough an existence the settlers had at the time, and how few resources at their disposal, it was quite a feat to produce. Also, the book was handled multiple times a day. One copy was shared among many, whereas, the papyrus' were written and then sealed away in airtight, and centuries untouched compartments. The Bay Psalm book was in use for over a century, traveling overseas to England and Scotland, where many of the Psalters, used in translation, originated from.
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Inside the Bay Psalm Book
This is a picture of 2 pages from inside the Bay Psalm Book. It is 367 years old. Considering this fact, there are papyrus' from the time of Jesus in almost as good a shape. However, this copy was one of a small number produced; the colonists' were here a mere 20 years. Considering how rough an existence the settlers had at the time, and how few resources at their disposal, it was quite a feat to produce. Also, the book was handled multiple times a day. One copy was shared among many, whereas, the papyrus' were written and then sealed away in airtight, and centuries untouched compartments. The Bay Psalm book was in use for over a century, traveling overseas to England and Scotland, where many of the Psalters, used in translation, originated from.
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