The Old Testament does not mention the writing material or the method of recording the major portion of the text. The following list includes several writing materials used to record parts of the Bible. Strips of the papyrus were made into a lattice work and then beat into a sheet. The material used by ancients determined the longevity of the document. Clay lasts a long time.
Skins is more susceptible to decay and destruction.
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