National Geographic: The Alternative Bibles

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The Devils Bible At 75 kilos & allegedly made from the skins of 160 donkeys the Codex Gigas is the worlds largest & most mysterious medieval manuscript. Filled with satanic images & demonic spells according to legend the cursed text sprang from a doomed monks pact with the Devil. Now Nat Geo follows a team of scientists as they embark on an unprecedented quest to unravel the secrets behind the books darkened pages. Using ultra-violet fluorescence imaging handwriting analysis & a recreation of the text forensic document experts attempt to uncover the cryptic truth behind this ancient Devils Bible. The Witch Hunters Bible For the first time ever an international investigation team attempts to unravel the mysteries of the Malleus Maleficarum or Hammer of Witches. Written in 1485 this infamous ancient manual changed the way the world saw evil. With detailed instructions on how to find persecute & punish witches the Malleus inspired centuries of accusation & bloodshed worldwide. Now through intense recreations & extensive interviews with scholars we take you on a journey through madness to gain insight into the authorship legitimacy & history of the Hammer of Witches.