The Book Of Bibles. 40th Ed. Av Andreas Fingernagel, Christian Gastgeber, Stephan Fussel

<p>In the beginning was the word, and in the Middle Ages were kings, princes, and high-ranking religious members whose wealth and influence produced <strong>illustrated bibles of extraordinary craftsmanship</strong>.<br/> <br/> 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 <strong>visualizations of the bible in various theological and historical contexts</strong>. In impeccable reproduction quality, these stunning images may be appreciated as much as <strong>art</strong> <strong>historical treasures as they are important religious artifacts</strong>.<br/> <br/> 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.</p>