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First Fragments: Biblical Papyrus from Roman Egypt The surviving remains of early biblical papyrus books are amazing artefacts of the past. Opening in October 2022, the Chester Beatty’s next exhibition First Fragments focuses on the internationally important collection of Septuagint and New Testament manuscripts, known as the Chester Beatty Biblical Papyri. Dating from the 2nd to 4th century, these ancient pages reveal a world of book production and early Christian scholarship in Roman Egypt. Explore their fragmented histories through the lens of scribes and bookbinders, authors and readers, scholars and collectors throughout the centuries.