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Samaritans Guard Oldest Bible in a Holy Scroll
In Nablus, a tiny Samaritan community preserves a bronze-bound scroll of the Torah believed to be 3,927 years old. About 350 Samaritans remain, with priests of Levi leading a life marked by isolation and a vow to uphold ancient Mosesic teachings while building a new school beside their synagogue.
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George W. Cornell
Associated Press
Nablus
Jordan
Jerusalem
House of Levi
Ephraim
Manasseh
Joseph
Atef Nagi
Mount Gerizim