Ireland worker finds ancient Psalms in bog

[Rex_Tremende]

Praise be!

Interesting story, thanks for posting.
You just never know what'll turn up.

Regards,
Rex in Cincinnati

[Iolaus]

Makes you wonder what sorts of things get missed!

[Retro Red]

That's really Psalm-thing! :rolleyes:

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[Southern Breeze]

Thats simply amazing.Aparently it was written on vellum which is more durable than paper.Here's a link to the Irish Times:

http://www.ireland.com/newspaper/fro...813781160.html

[Graham]

What a find, I hope one day it goes on display like the Book of Kells. I travelled to Dublin especially to see that (well, to have a guinness too), truly amazing and inspiring work.

[Tattoo Bradley]

Wow. VERY interesting. I studied a bit of theology a few years ago. Always been of interest to me. I hope it turns out to be real as well. It does unfortunately seem a bit unlikely that it would survive that long in a bog of all places.

[Nick]

Wow. VERY interesting. I studied a bit of theology a few years ago. Always been of interest to me. I hope it turns out to be real as well. It does unfortunately seem a bit unlikely that it would survive that long in a bog of all places.

Without knowing more about the bog itself it's had to be certain, but look at the Bocksten Bog Man. Granted, he died in the 14th century, and this may be from the 9th-11th, but sometimes soil composition can aid in preservation.

If this is real, I can't wait to see what's inside. As a medievalist, this is the sort of thing I live for.

Pax,
Nick

[GMan]

This whole find is very fantastic. To delve into the past is such an awesome thing.

[Ruanaidh]

A truly remarkable find. One wonders what else is concealed in those ancient bogs.

[RockyR]

A truly remarkable find. One wonders what else is concealed in those ancient bogs.

Bogs are to ancient treasures what couch cushions are to change!