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Title: The Book of Bibles. 40th Ed. Condition: New ISBN-10: 3836591456 EAN: 9783836591454 ISBN: 9783836591454 Publisher: Taschen GmbH Format: Hardback Release Date: 02/02/2024 Description: 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 bible history can enjoy the texts as well. Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: DE Item Height: 217mm Item Length: 156mm Item Weight: 1165g Author: Andreas Fingernagel, Christian Gastgeber, Stephan Füssel Genre: Arts & Photography Book Series: 40th Edition Topic: History, Architecture & Antiques Release Year: 2024
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