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This is the recto of a double hymn, written on papyrus, with double vowels for musical purposes. This one mentions the Baptism of Jesus in Jordan. The order of the words follows the gospel of John. From Egypt, precise provenance is unknown. Byzantine period, 5th to 6th century CE. It is on display at the Neues Museum in Berlin, Germany.
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