It is easier to date.
The Codex Vaticanus has been dated through paleography to the 4th century. It does not contain the pericope adulterae.
But St Augustine writing in the early 5th century noted the story which gives us about a 60-70 year window for its invention and inclusion. It really doesn't get too much better than that in terms of dating bullshit.
The Codex Vaticanus has been dated through paleography to the 4th century. It does not contain the pericope adulterae.
But St Augustine writing in the early 5th century noted the story which gives us about a 60-70 year window for its invention and inclusion. It really doesn't get too much better than that in terms of dating bullshit.
