The Kennicott Bible

Name: The Kennicott Bible
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781851246007
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The Kennicott Bible is a beautifully illuminated manuscript famed for its intricate artwork and rich historical significance. The book offers a unique glimpse into the religious and cultural life of 15th-century Jewish communities in Spain, showcasing biblical texts alongside stunning decorations and vibrant illustrations. Its craftsmanship represents a remarkable fusion of religious devotion and artistic expression, making it a treasured artefact in the realms of both spirituality and art history.
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Format: Hardback

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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in historical religious texts and illuminated manuscripts, and wish to explore the rich visual artistry and cultural significance of a unique medieval Hebrew Bible. It offers insight into the interplay between religious scholarship and art during the medieval period, making it a fascinating read for those intrigued by the intersection of faith and history.

A beautifully illustrated book on the Kennicott Bible, a remarkable example of Medieval Jewish book art.

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A beautifully illustrated book on the Kennicott Bible, a remarkable example of Medieval Jewish book art.

The Kennicott Bible is among the most celebrated Hebrew Bibles that survive from the Middle Ages. Originating from La Coruna in northern Spain, it features lavish carpet pages, gold leaf silhouettes, and abundant marginal decorations. This extraordinary manuscript is a treasure chest of history, culture, devotion, art, and cross-cultural collaboration. The story of its survival is a remarkable one, and its sumptuous images have delighted readers since its creation in 1476.

This book features a collection of all decorated pages from this stunning manuscript, accompanied by four chapters authored by experts in the fields of Bible study, book history, and medieval Jewish art. They discuss the main themes from several perspectives, including the Hebrew text of the Bible, the scribe who created the pages, the layout and palaeography, and the illuminator who produced the decoration and its imagery. There is also an analysis of the early medieval commentary on the Old Testament, the Masorah.

Richly illustrated throughout, this beautiful book makes available the key pages from a treasure of Jewish book art together with the latest scholarship on its origins, provenance, and creation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781851246007

Publisher: Bodleian Library

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bodleian Library

Illustration: 190 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

Edited by Katrin Kogman-Appel
Edited by María Teresa Ortega-Monasterio
Edited by Javier Barco

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 237.0mm

Height: 259.0mm

Weight: 1516g

Pages: 272

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

Katrin Kogman-Appel is a Professor of Jewish Studies at the University of Munster and studies Jewish book culture.