NEW YORK — The oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sold for more than $5 million at an auction on Wednesday.
Sotheby's said the 155-pound marble slab was acquired by an anonymous buyer who plans to donate it to an Israeli institution.The New York-based auction house said the final price exceeded the presale estimate of $1 million to $2 million and followed more than 10 minutes of 'intense bidding' during the global competition.The tablet dates from 300 to 800 A.D.
'A tangible link to ancient beliefs that have profoundly shaped global religious and cultural traditions, it serves as a rare testament to history,' the auction house said.The text inscribed on the slab follows the Biblical verses familiar to Christian and Jewish traditions but omits the third commandment against taking the name of the Lord in vain. It includes a new directive to worship on Mount Gerizim, a holy site specific to the Samaritans, Sotheby's said.
Known Stone Tablet Inscribed With The Ten Commandments Sells For Over $5M
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