Oxford professor accused of selling ancient Bible fragments
by Peter Beaumont from on (#4SNET)
Dirk Obbink allegedly sold artefacts to US chain Hobby Lobby without permission
An Oxford University professor has been accused of selling ancient Bible fragments to a controversial US company that has been involved in several high-profile scandals related to its aggressive purchases of biblical artefacts.
Dirk Obbink, one of the world's most celebrated classics professors, has been named after an investigation by staff associated with Oxford's Oxyrhynchus Papyri project.
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