In the fourth century the codex replaced the scroll because
A) it was more durable, and it was much easier to look up a particular passage.
B) it was much lighter, and it could be made much more rapidly.
C) Gutenberg's printing press had just been invented.
D) there was a worldwide shortage of papyrus.
E) All of the above

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The codex was more durable than the scroll and allowed for easier navigation to specific passages, making it a more practical and efficient format for books. There is no mention of a worldwide shortage of papyrus or the invention of Gutenberg's printing press, and while the codex may have been lighter than some scrolls, this was not the main reason for its adoption.

In the Fourth Century the Codex Replaced the Scroll Because