The Gothic alphabet is a writing system created in the 4th century by the bishop Wulfila to translate the Bible into the Gothic language. It consists of 27 letters, combining elements from the Greek and Latin alphabets, along with some unique characters. This script was primarily used by the Goths, a group of East Germanic tribes. Although the Gothic alphabet fell out of use by the 8th century, it remains significant in the study of ancient languages and scripts. The surviving texts, mostly religious, provide valuable insights into the culture and language of the Goths during the early medieval period.