From a world lit only by fire, some of the most beautiful Bibles were
created, illuminated and enlivened with breathtaking illustrations.
Immerse yourself in the Bible in a visually creative way that awakens
your imagination, and journeys you through all of time with emotional
impact.
Exquisite reproductions of the best illustrated
manuscripts from history and scholars' detailed descriptions combine to
create a stunning, authentic, and powerful book that will become a
keepsake treasured for generations. The breathtaking photographs of
these profound artifacts can be appreciated simply for their art and
beauty. Readers will discover the geographical, theological, and
historical contexts of these documents, as well as how illustrations
disseminated the Bible among a mostly illiterate population.
Unique Features:
- Chronological
representation of illuminated manuscripts and scholars' comments
about the development of each, starting as early as 600 A.D.
- Large size, high-design, and breathtaking illustrations make this book a treasured keepsake item.
- Highly giftable with interior pages on rich heavy-coated paper.
