Enoch 106.8-18; Melito's Homily 1-4 (CBL BP XII, f.13v)

Enoch 106.8-18; Melito's Homily 1-4. Papyrus, Greek. A decorative flourish marks the end of 'The Epistle of Enoch' and the beginning of the Passion homily of 'Melito', Bishop of Sardis (d.c. 180). This simple embellishment represents some of the earliest ornamentation of Christian codices. Egypt, 4th century. Chester Beatty Library BP XII, f.13v