The St. Johns Bible
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THE SAINT JOHN'S BIBLE
An Introduction
The beauty and craftsmanship of The Saint John's Bible has inspired people from the beginning of the process at the very end of the 20th century. Thousands have seen the pages firsthand in traveling exhibits or on location at the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library at Saint John's University. Others have begun putting together collections of the reproduction books or have purchased fine prints for their home and workspaces. This beautifully printed introduction to The Saint John's Bible project makes the perfect keepsake to give as a gift or to keep as your own. These pages briefly explore the theology, artistic decisions, and the processes behind the illuminations through full-color images and text. Paperback, 32 pages
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WISDOM BOOKS
The fifth volume in the series, Wisdom Books includes some of the Old Testament's literary masterpieces: Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes, and Proverbs. Also in this volume is the much-loved book of Job. As you spend time with Wisdom Books, you will find yourself treasuring both the words and spectacular images. 9 3/4" x 15" Hardcover,
136 pages.
"America's Book of Kells" -- NEWSWEEK
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From St. John's Abbey
PROPHETS
The fourth volume in the series, Prophets contains some of the most beautiful passages in all of Sacred Scripture. The prophets of Israel suffered and celebrated with the people they both admonished and praised. Their message is as relevant today as it was in ancient Israel. 9 3/4" x 15" Hardcover, 232 pages.
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THE ART OF THE ST. JOHN'S BIBLE
Covering the first three published volumes of THE SAINT JOHN'S BIBLE, this Reader's Guide includes information on the individual artists, an explanation of terms, an index of flora and fauna, and a chart of the chant tones used in the Psalms. With full-color reproductions of 40 major artworks and over two dozen minor elements, it invites us to experience the illuminations and text more deeply. (A second volume will feature the remaining four books of The Saint John's Bible.) 6" x 9" Paperback, 124 pages.
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PSALMS
The second volume in the series, PSALMS contains full-color illuminations which engage the eye with five distinct scripts and exquisite illustrations -- including digital voice prints of sacred songs from many ethnic and religious traditions. Hardcover, 80 pages. 9 3/4" x 15"
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PENTATEUCH
The third volume in the series, PENTATEUCH contains full-color illuminations which span the first five books of the Old Testament -- the foundation of both Judaism and Christianity. Important illuminations include Creation, the Garden of Eden, Jacob's Ladder, and the Ten Commandments. Hardcover, 158 pages.
9 3/4" x 15"
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THE ILLUMINATOR
& A Bible for the 21st Century
Watch the ST. JOHN'S BIBLE come alive in this BBC documentary. Experience the story of ST. JOHN'S BIBLE and watch firsthand as the the longtime scribe to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth uses age-old calligraphic techniques to create illuminations using egg yolks, gold, silver and platinum, and text using goose quills with hand-ground ink on carefully selected calfskin vellum.
DVD 49 minutes
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VIDEO CLIP (approx. running time: 1min 30sec.)
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GOSPEL & ACTS
The first in the seven-volume series, GOSPELS & ACTS has page-by-page reproductions with more than 25 illuminations -- including full-page opening illuminations for each of the four gospels. Some of the prominent illuminations include the Genealogy of Jesus, the Birth of Christ, the Raising of Lazarus, the Crucifixion, Christ Our Light, the Last Supper, the Road to Emmaus, and Pentecost. Hardcover, 136 pages. 9 3/4" x 15"
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