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Scholars have sought to understand the manuscript's context, tracing its history back through the centuries. Carbon dating has placed the creation of the vellum between 1404 and 1438. The manuscript enters historical records in 1639 when George Baresch wrote a letter seeking assistance in deciphering its meaning, indicating its long-standing enigma. Following several ownerships, it eventually arrived at Yale in 1969.
Despite these historical insights, a gap exists between its creation and the 20th century, leaving an intriguing void that scholars are eager to fill as they seek to unravel its mysteries.