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packman

(16,296 posts) Wed Apr 15, 2015, 12:19 PM Apr 2015

Wall up a monk alive, what do you expect?

Expect him to be visited by the devil and have him write the Codex Gigas (the giant codex) - the Devil's Bible complete with illustrations of his master:

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The site gives a link where one (if they have the courage) can view the Bible and read it.

http://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends-europe/codex-gigas-devil-s-bible-largest-manuscript-world-001276

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Wall up a monk alive, what do you expect? (Original Post) packman Apr 2015 OP

Not sure I get this, unless 'walled up' means imprisoned and fed. randome Apr 2015 #1

Someone had an active imagination with all that time on his hands, alone. n/t Avalux Apr 2015 #2

randome

(34,845 posts)

1. Not sure I get this, unless 'walled up' means imprisoned and fed.

Reply to packman (Original post)

Wed Apr 15, 2015, 12:26 PM

Apr 2015

If it was written by one person and it took at least 5 years..

Or maybe it really is the work of Satan!
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Avalux

(35,015 posts)

2. Someone had an active imagination with all that time on his hands, alone. n/t

Reply to packman (Original post)

Wed Apr 15, 2015, 12:28 PM

Apr 2015

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