The Peshitta Bible has a rich history that dates back to the early Christian period. The translation is believed to have been made in the 2nd century AD, during the reign of Emperor Trajan (98-117 AD). The earliest evidence of the Peshitta dates back to the 5th century AD, with the oldest complete manuscript being the "Codex Sinaiticus" (dated to 400-440 AD). Over the centuries, the Peshitta was widely used in the Middle East, India, and other parts of the ancient world.