codices
Prononciation : [ˈkɒdɪˌsiːz]
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Contexte : « books, manuscripts »
(noun) Codices are ancient books made up of pages that are held together, like a modern book. They're often written by hand and can contain important texts or documents, especially from early history.
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The museum displayed several rare codices that were hundreds of years old.
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Unfortunately, many codices were lost in the fire and can never be recovered.
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What information do the ancient codices tell us about the past?
Contexte : « religious texts »
(noun) In a religious context, a codex may refer to a specific type of manuscript that contains religious scripture or teachings. These codices are important for studying religious traditions.
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Scholars often study codices to learn more about early Christianity.
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The codex they discovered contained no mention of the specific beliefs they were looking for.
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Which ancient codex is considered the most significant in religious studies?
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