The Codex (or book) Alexandrinus is considered one of the oldest, most complete manuscripts of the Bible. Dating from the 5th century, this manuscript of the Greek Bible is considered one of Christianity’s greatest treasures. It was nearly lost forever! The Codex was kept in Ashburnham House, the English residence of the keeper of the king’s libraries. On October 23, 1731, a fire broke out and many of the manuscripts were lost or severely damaged. But Dr. Richard Bentley, Keeper of the King’s Li

PIKE ABANDONED CEREMONY When a captain steps out of the spotlight on purpose SHUTTLECRAFT STAMETS Approaching USS Enterprise NCC-1701 Stardate 2259.42 The pilot glances back. “All scrubbed up and good as new, sir.” Pike doesn’t answer. He just watches the USS Enterprise drift in spacedock light—hull plates catching the glow, nameplate bright and proud. A ship that looks like it’s waiting for a speech. He closes his eyes. “Wish it were that easy.” Then he says it, quietly: “Energize.” The Choice