The phrase "ancient manuscripts" refers to old written documents that were created a long time ago. These manuscripts can contain valuable information about history, cultures, or religious texts from ancient times. Full definition
Lastly, look up the word «gloss» in the context of ancient manuscripts. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Jesus himself was nowhere to be seen in 1640, and the only witnesses to the truth of his claims were found in ancient manuscripts, the veracity of which were easily doubted. (firstthings.com)
After hearing a friend's lecture on ancient manuscripts, biochemist and evolutionary biologist Christopher Howe of the University of Cambridge says he suddenly realized, «hang on, that's what I've been doing all morning.» (sciencemag.org)