In the Beginning Was the Word
Subtitle: The Power and Glory of Illuminated Bibles
Contributors: Andreas Fingernagel (Editor); Christian Gastgeber (Editor)
Publisher: Taschen; TASCHEN
Published: December 2003
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 415
ISBN-13: 9783822830642
Subjects: Biblical studies, criticism & exegesis; Decorative arts & crafts; Religious subjects depicted in art; Subjects & Themes - Religious; Religion; Art & Art Instruction
First sentence: The biblical texts of early Christianity were written, in Greek, on papyrus - in a manner distinctive of Bible production: the papyrus (almost) never assumes the form of a scroll, but is laid out as a codex, corresponding to the modern book.
Description: In the beginning was the word, and the Middle Ages was the zenith of the Bible. This work presents the Bible as it was visualized in both theological and historical contexts. Sacred manuscripts are also examined from an art historical point of view.