The Devil’s Bible: A Dark Mystery of Medieval Times
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The Devil’s Bible, also known as Codex Gigas or “The Giant Book,” is an enigmatic manuscript that has fascinated people for centuries. It is rumored to contain one of the most terrifying depictions of the devil ever seen in any medieval text. Legend says the book was written by a Benedictine monk who was sentenced to death for breaking his monastic vows. In an attempt to save himself, the monk allegedly struck a deal with the devil, offering his soul in exchange for the infernal assistance needed to complete the book.
Codex Gigas is indeed enormous, measuring nearly three feet tall and weighing over 160 pounds. Its craftsmanship is so intricate and elaborate that historians estimate it would have taken a single scribe approximately five years of continuous writing to complete. However, it seems as if it was completed at an unnaturally fast rate—perhaps due to otherworldly help, as the legend suggests.
The Devil’s Bible is remarkable for containing not only the complete Bible, but also a partial copy of the Vulgate, several works by an ancient Jewish historian, texts on exorcisms, medical knowledge from Constantine the African, a calendar, and numerous unusual alchemical illustrations. Among the strangest features of this manuscript is the fact that ten of its pages are missing. It is widely believed that these pages were destroyed during a fire in 1697. However, another theory suggests that these pages were removed for a more sinister purpose—possibly due to their containing a prayer that could summon the devil. It is even speculated that Vatican officials might have intentionally destroyed the pages to prevent their misuse.
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Some Fascinating Facts About the Vatican:
- In 1684, the Vatican removed 14 books from the Bible without giving an explanation. The Vatican is content knowing the public remains mostly unaware of what it does not endorse.
- The Vatican invested millions of Euros in producing the movie Rocketman.
- In 897 A.D., Pope Stephen VI put a dead man on trial.
- The Vatican Secret Archives are one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
- Vatican City has one of the highest crime rates in the world—primarily due to its large number of visitors and petty thefts.