Money An ancient Bible just sold for $38.1 million. Here’s why it’s so important May 18, 2023 Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY Comments Off on An ancient Bible just sold for $38.1 million. Here’s why it’s so important The Codex Sassoon, a Hebrew Bible from the late 9th or early 10th century, was bought at auction at Sotheby's for $38.1 million.