The Book of Bibles. 40th Ed. - The Most Beautiful Illuminated Bibles of the Middle Ages (45th Edition)

In the Middle Ages, wealthy and influential rulers, as well as high-ranking Church dignitaries, commissioned illuminated biblical manuscripts of exceptional artistic quality.

This volume showcases fifty of the most magnificent medieval biblical manuscripts from the Austrian National Library. With examples from every era, the collection explores representations of the Bible in various theological and historical contexts. These fascinating images, reproduced with remarkable quality, are both treasures of art history and important sacred objects.

Andreas Fingernagel, Stephan Füssel, Christian Gastgeber, and a team of fifteen scholarly authors describe each manuscript in detail. They examine both the history of the Bible's creation and the medieval conception of history. A glossary of key terms facilitates reading for those less familiar with the Bible.