A group of 70 or so ‘books’, each with between five and 15 lead leaves bound by lead rings, was supposedly discovered in a remote arid valley in northern Jordan somewhere between 2005 and 2007.
*Updated 5/25/11*
We strongly suggest caution in declaring the authenticity of these books. The evidence is almost certain now that they appear to be a hoax.
http://www.bibleinterp.com/articles/ver358015.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-12888421
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/the_tls/article7173961.ece
http://deorientation.blogspot.com/2011/04/jesus-mona-lisa-smile-update-better.html
Some good insights from Todd Bolen, friend of ABR: http://blog.bibleplaces.com/2011_04_01_archive.html
Insights from ABR supporter George Grena: http://lmlk.wordpress.com/2011/04/06/hello-helios/
Editorial note: The analysis at this link below delves into the Greek text engraved on these codices. We urge caution here as well, as this scholar believes Daniel was written during the 2nd century BC and has many other erroneous views of the Bible. His analysis on this subject, however, appears very useful:
http://danielomcclellan.wordpress.com/2011/03/31/peter-thonemann-on-the-lead-codices/