The book of Bibles : the most beautiful illuminated Bibles of the Middle Ages /
Let there be light. The power and glory of illuminated Bibles. In the beginning was the word, and in the Middle Ages were kings, princes, and high-ranking religious members whose wealth and influence produced illustrated bibles of extraordinary craftsmanship. This edition brings together 50 of the f...
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| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | Let there be light. The power and glory of illuminated Bibles. In the beginning was the word, and in the Middle Ages were kings, princes, and high-ranking religious members whose wealth and influence produced illustrated bibles of extraordinary craftsmanship. This edition brings together 50 of the finest medieval bible manuscripts from the Austrian National Library. With examples from every epoch of the Middle Ages, the collection explores visualizations of the bible in various theological and historical contexts. In impeccable reproduction quality, these stunning images may be appreciated as much as art historical treasures as they are important religious artifacts. Texts by Andreas Fingernagel, Stephan Füssel, Christian Gastgeber, and a team of 15 scientific authors describe each manuscript in detail, exploring both the evolution of the Bible and the medieval understanding of history. A glossary of important terms is also included so that those not versed in biblical history can enjoy the texts as well. |
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| Item Description: | "Österreichische Nationalbibliothek". Includes indexof authors. |
| Physical Description: | 456 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm |
| ISBN: | 9783836591454 3836591456 |