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 and easier to navigate than the scroll, making it a more practical choice for long-term use and reference. The other options (B, C, D, E) are incorrect, as the invention of the codex predates Gutenberg's printing press, and there is no historical record of a worldwide papyrus shortage.

In the Fourth Century the Codex Replaced the Scroll Because