Author : Scot McKendrick
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 12,91 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Bible
ISBN : 9780500239476
A beautiful and informative exploration of the illuminated manuscripts of the Bible over a millennium and across the globe, shedding new light on some of the most significant, yet rarely seen, paintings of the Middle Ages
Author : Museum of the Bible Books
Publisher : Museum of the Bible Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,49 MB
Release : 2017-11-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781945470127
From a world lit only by fire, some of the most beautiful Bibles were created, illuminated, and enlivened with breathtaking illustrations. Within The Bible Illuminated you will be introduced to kings and queens, monks and nuns, scribes and artists, librarians and historians, as well as modern-day collectors all hoping to preserve history by putting personal touches on their own copies of the most influential book of all time—the Bible. Discover the geographical, theological, and historical contexts of these documents, as well as how illustrations disseminated the Bible among a mostly illiterate population. Be transported across the globe, across thousands of years, and across numerous cultures as you explore the history, narrative, and impact of illustrated manuscripts in The Bible Illuminated. Exquisite reproductions of the finest manuscripts and detailed descriptions combine to create a stunning, authentic, and powerful book that will become a keepsake treasured for generations. Immerse yourself in the Bible in a visually creative way that awakens the imagination and journeys you through history with emotional impact.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 31,85 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Bible
ISBN : 9780980016505
Author : John Obadiah Westwood
Publisher :
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 26,98 MB
Release : 1846
Category : Bible
ISBN :
Author : Elizabeth B. Wilson
Publisher : Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR)
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 25,19 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Bestiaries
ISBN :
The early history of printing and books, illustrated with examples from the world-renowned collection of the Pierpont Morgan Library.
Author : Donald E. Knuth
Publisher : A-R Editions, Inc.
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 19,39 MB
Release : 1991-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0895792524
What happens when a world-renowned computer scientist applies scientific methodology to studying the Bible, writes about his findings, and has some of the world's best calligraphers illustrate the work? The result is 3:16 Bible Texts Illuminated, a treasure of profound biblical insight and enchanting calligraphy that will enlighten your mind, your eyes, and your spirit. Donald E. Knuth so loved the Bible that he dedicated five years of his life to creating this masterpiece. With it, you will learn about each 3:16 verse of the Bible, how it came to be written, and how it contributes to the wholeness of the Bible. -- Publisher
Author : Walter Cahn
Publisher : Ithaca, N.Y. : Cornell University Press
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 45,71 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Art
ISBN :
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Publisher : Christian Art Gifts Incorporated
Page : pages
File Size : 18,41 MB
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781432118099
This heirloom quality Family Bible is affordable for all households. Design features include a detailed engraved decorative border with gold foil accents on the front, back and spine. Inside, you'll find classic illustrations, reader-friendly subheadings, a double-column format, a helpful Scripture verse finder, a One-year Bible reading plan and 14-point type.
Author : Österreichische Nationalbibliothek
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,6 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Bible
ISBN : 9783836559133
Discover 50 of the most exquisite and important medieval bible manuscripts, at once art historical treasures and precious religious artifacts. Published in partnership with the Austrian National Library, this stunning collection spans every epoch of the Middle Ages, revealing both the evolution of the Bible and the shifting history of the age.
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Page : pages
File Size : 14,48 MB
Release : 2017-01-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780819890740
When you color in Scripture Illuminated, youll be taking a mainstream practice with spiritual overtones and making it more explicitly prayerful as you move from mindfulness into meditation in a Christian sense.
