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Bible A, Leaf With The End Of The Second Epistle Of Paul To The Thessalonians, And The Prologue To And Beginning Of The First Epistle Of Paul To Timothy, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible A, Leaf With The End Of The Second Epistle Of Paul To The Thessalonians, And The Prologue To And Beginning Of The First Epistle Of Paul To Timothy, Unknown

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While the Second Epistle of Paul to Thessalonians deals with the crises and problems of the post-Pauline Christian communities, the Epistole to Timothy presents Timothy, Paul's follower and disciple, as an ideal church leader in sharp contrast to the corrupt lives and words of the teachers of other schools in Ephesus. A foliate "T" opens the prologue. Paul is seated with his sword in the opening initial to the Epistle.

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Bible A, Leaf With The Beginning Of The First Epistle Of Paul To Timothy, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible A, Leaf With The Beginning Of The First Epistle Of Paul To Timothy, Unknown

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While the Second Epistle of Paul to Thessalonians deals with the crises and problems of the post-Pauline Christian communities, the Epistole to Timothy presents Timothy, Paul's follower and disciple, as an ideal church leader in sharp contrast to the corrupt lives and words of the teachers of other schools in Ephesus.

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Bible E, Leaf With Opening To The Interpretation Of The Hebrew Names, Recto, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible E, Leaf With Opening To The Interpretation Of The Hebrew Names, Recto, Unknown

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The Interpretation of the Hebrew Names, once a separate book, was attached to the biblical texts, and became a common part of portable Bibles after 1230. A magnificent hybrid with a fox-like head and wings of an eagle melds with the contour of the letter "A" that opens the text.

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Song Of Solomon Dec 1199

Song Of Solomon

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This page of the Bible, featuring the Song of Solomon was created in Bologna, Italy, in the 13th century, two hundred years before the advent of the printing press. Written entirely by hand on paper-thin vellum, it is beautifully illustrated, and very small. The complete text probably fit into its owner�s pocket. This item was included in the Scrawl and Order exhibit, http://lib.msstate.edu/exhibits/past/.

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Bible D, Leaf With Numbers, Chapters 14-16, Verso, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible D, Leaf With Numbers, Chapters 14-16, Verso, Unknown

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Numbers takes its name from the original tribes of Israel and is part of the Pentateuch. The overall theme of the book is about inspiration for communities experiencing turmoil or relocation. The original tribes living in the Promised Land rebelled against the laws imposed on them by Moses.

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Bible F, Leaf With Psalms 51 (52) Through 55 (56), Recto, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible F, Leaf With Psalms 51 (52) Through 55 (56), Recto, Unknown

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Here we see a hybrid dwelling in the "D" which opens Psalm 52 (53). The decorated initial acted as a signpost, guiding the user to the psalm which began the liturgy of a particular day.

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Bible A, Leaf With The End Of Jeremiah, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible A, Leaf With The End Of Jeremiah, Unknown

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The Book of Jeremiah prophesizes that Jerusalem will fall because its people were not exclusively devoted to one God.

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Bible A, Leaf With The Beginning Of The Gospel Of John, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible A, Leaf With The Beginning Of The Gospel Of John, Unknown

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The Gospel of John describes the life of Jesus from the time of his baptism by John the Baptist to his passion and resurrection.

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Bible G, Leaf With The End Of I Esadras (Nehemiah), And The Beginning Of Ii Esadras, Verso, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible G, Leaf With The End Of I Esadras (Nehemiah), And The Beginning Of Ii Esadras, Verso, Unknown

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Esadras was originally conceived of as one book. According to tradition, a Jewish priest named Ezra wove together his own memoirs, the written recollections of Nehemiah, and various other historical documents to compile a text that would encourage the Jews. Though they were still under foreign rule, they had been able to return to their city, Jerusalem, and God was continuing to work among them. In Bible 'G,' as in most thirteenth century Bibles, the book was divided into I Esadras, Ezra's account of the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, and II Esadras, relating the …

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Bible B, Leaf With Two Prologues To Maccabees And The Beginning Of I Maccabees, Recto, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible B, Leaf With Two Prologues To Maccabees And The Beginning Of I Maccabees, Recto, Unknown

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Maccabees consists of two books. The title derives from the nickname given to Judas, which as "Macabeos." He was the leader of the revolt against the Seleucid Dynasty that imposed Hellenistic religious laws upon the Jews. The Book of Maccabees contains the history of the events during the Hellenistic period leading up to the revolt.

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Bible A, Leaf With The Beginning Of The Epistles Of St. Paul To The Ephesians, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible A, Leaf With The Beginning Of The Epistles Of St. Paul To The Ephesians, Unknown

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The Epistle of Paul to the Ephesians is commonly believed to have been written in approximately 59-61 AD, during Paul's imprisonment in Rome.

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Bible A, Leaf With The End Of Ii Timothy And Titus, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible A, Leaf With The End Of Ii Timothy And Titus, Unknown

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Titus was one of Paul's proteges whom he had left behind during one of his missionary voyages in order to nurture the church he had started on Crete. He instructs Titus on completing the organization of the church and combating false teachers. The letter includes doctrine as well as instructions for Christian living emphasizing that the two are intimately related.

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Bible A, Leaf With The End Of Acts, And The Prologue To And Beginning Of The Epistle Of James, Verso, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible A, Leaf With The End Of Acts, And The Prologue To And Beginning Of The Epistle Of James, Verso, Unknown

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The Epistle of James stresses that faith must be backed by action. The Epistle of James emphasizes the practicalities of exercising Christianity.

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Bible A, Leaf With The Beginning Of Hebrews, Verso, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible A, Leaf With The Beginning Of Hebrews, Verso, Unknown

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The authorship of the Book of Hebrews was attributed to Paul at the end of the second century. Unlike the many Epistles of Paul, Hebrews contains no formal salutation, which indicates that the Book was originally intended as a homily or treatise written for believers everywhere, as opposed to being addressed to one particular group.

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Bible A, Leaf With The End Of Acts, And The Prologue To And Beginning Of The Epistle Of James, Recto, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible A, Leaf With The End Of Acts, And The Prologue To And Beginning Of The Epistle Of James, Recto, Unknown

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The Epistle of James stresses that faith must be backed by action. The Epistle of James emphasizes the practicalities of exercising Christianity. A hybrid with an animal head, mouth open and ears pointed straight back, resides in the initial "A" that opens the prologue to the Epistle. James stands in front of a building in the shape of a tower in the opening initial "P." This historiated initial is one of the tallest among the Bible 'A' illustrations, stretching down 34 lines of text.

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Bible B, Leaf With Psalms 26 (27) Through 32 (33), Verso, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible B, Leaf With Psalms 26 (27) Through 32 (33), Verso, Unknown

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The Psalms (the term comes from the Greek word for songs) were understood in the Middle Ages as being written by King David. They carry an overall theme of a direct and personal relation with God.

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Bible A, Leaf With The End Of Baruch, Recto, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible A, Leaf With The End Of Baruch, Recto, Unknown

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The Prophesy of Baruch is an epistle to the captives of Babylon teaching them that, though they are in the hands of the ones who have created an appearance of godliness, that power is false. The epistle teaches that the kings of Babylon are not to be worshipped nor feared.

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Bible A, Leaf With The End Of Ii Corinthians, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible A, Leaf With The End Of Ii Corinthians, Unknown

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The second book of Corinthians, teaches of the virtue and charitable necessity of forgiveness and penance.

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Bible B, Leaf With Two Prologues To Maccabees And The Beginning Of I Maccabees, Verso, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible B, Leaf With Two Prologues To Maccabees And The Beginning Of I Maccabees, Verso, Unknown

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Maccabees consists of two books. The title derives from the nickname given to Judas, which as "Macabeos." He was the leader of the revolt against the Seleucid Dynasty that imposed Hellenistic religious laws upon the Jews. The Book of Maccabees contains the history of the events during the Hellenistic period leading up to the revolt.

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Bible B, Leaf With The End Of The First Epistle And The Beginning Of The Second Epistle Of Peter, Recto, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible B, Leaf With The End Of The First Epistle And The Beginning Of The Second Epistle Of Peter, Recto, Unknown

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The Second Epistle of Peter is a testament in which Peter desires to be remembered for his Christian teachings. The epistle also stresses the significance of the grace of God while emphasizing the need for individual and collective moral effort in order to attain final salvation.

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Bible G, Leaf With The End Of I Esadras (Nehemiah), And The Beginning Of Ii Esadras, Recto, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible G, Leaf With The End Of I Esadras (Nehemiah), And The Beginning Of Ii Esadras, Recto, Unknown

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Esadras was originally conceived of as one book. According to tradition, a Jewish priest named Ezra wove together his own memoirs, the written recollections of Nehemiah, and various other historical documents to compile a text that would encourage the Jews. Though they were still under foreign rule, they had been able to return to their city, Jerusalem, and God was continuing to work among them. In Bible 'G,' as in most thirteenth century Bibles, the book was divided into I Esadras, Ezra's account of the rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile, and II Esadras, relating the …

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Bible B, Leaf With Part Of A Prologue To And The Beginning Of Job, Recto, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible B, Leaf With Part Of A Prologue To And The Beginning Of Job, Recto, Unknown

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The Book of Job tells us of a pious man by the name of Job, who became the subject of debate between Satan and God. In the tale, God allows Satan to tempt and torture Job in every way, provided that Satan was not allowed to kill Job. The depiction of Job historiated initial "V" on the recto of this leaf is one of the most touching scenes within the exhibition. Inside the initial "V," Job is wrapped in a blanket, his skin covered in boils. His wife looks after him, her hand over her heart. The scene is impassioned, …

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Bible B, Leaf With Psalms 26 (27) Through 32 (33), Recto, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible B, Leaf With Psalms 26 (27) Through 32 (33), Recto, Unknown

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The Psalms (the term comes from the Greek word for songs) were understood in the Middle Ages as being written by King David. They carry an overall theme of a direct and personal relation with God. The Psalm 26 (27) on the recto, for example emphasizes the trust in the Lord because the Lord is the light, the strength, the refuge, and the protector of life: "The Lord is My light, whom shall I fear."

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Bible C, Leaf With The End Of Psalm 118 (119) And The First Linke Of Psalm 119 (120), Recto, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible C, Leaf With The End Of Psalm 118 (119) And The First Linke Of Psalm 119 (120), Recto, Unknown

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This leaf is without illumination, but contains alternating red and blue pen flourished initials, which provide a visual break-up of the different Psalms. In addition, each verse is marked with a red notation to aide the reader.

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Bible C, Leaf With Job, Chapters 25-29, Recto, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible C, Leaf With Job, Chapters 25-29, Recto, Unknown

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The Book of Job explores human suffering and the necessity of faith. In Chapters 25 through 29, Job laments the loss of his blessed past. Line two of Chapter 29 stresses his feelings: "How I long for the months gone by, for the days when God watched over me."

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Bible A, Leaf With The End Of Exodus, And The Beginning Of Leviticus, Recto, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible A, Leaf With The End Of Exodus, And The Beginning Of Leviticus, Recto, Unknown

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Exodus tells a miraculous story of the redemption of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, and their wanderings in the desert, led by Moses. It concludes with Joshua leading the Israelites into the Promised Land. Leviticus, which describes different priestly duties and rituals, follows the Book of Exodus.

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Bible A, Leaf With The End Of Luke, And A Prologue To And Beginning Of The Gospel Of John, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible A, Leaf With The End Of Luke, And A Prologue To And Beginning Of The Gospel Of John, Unknown

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The Gospel of John describes the life of Jesus from the time of his baptism by John the Baptist to his passion and resurrection. The leaf includes two fine examples of illuminations common to thirteenth century Bibles. In the left column, delineating the beginning of the prologue to the Gospel, the reader encounters a decorated initial "H" which includes a hybridized red fox intertwined through the arch of the letter. The right column of the text block incorporates an inhabited initial "I" depicting a haloed John as the Evangelist, with an eagle at his feet and a tower above his …

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Bible D, Leaf With Numbers, Chapters 14-16, Recto, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible D, Leaf With Numbers, Chapters 14-16, Recto, Unknown

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Numbers takes its name from the original tribes of Israel and is part of the Pentateuch. The overall theme of the book is about inspiration for communities experiencing turmoil or relocation. The original tribes living in the Promised Land rebelled against the laws imposed on them by Moses.

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Bible A, Leaf With The Prologue To And Beginning Of The Epistle To The Philippians, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible A, Leaf With The Prologue To And Beginning Of The Epistle To The Philippians, Unknown

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A dragon-snake lurks in the incipit to the prologue. Paul with a sword, this traditional attribute, is seated in the opening initial to the Epistle.

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Bible A, Leaf With The End Of Prologue To, And The Beginning Of Luke, Verso, Unknown Dec 1199

Bible A, Leaf With The End Of Prologue To, And The Beginning Of Luke, Verso, Unknown

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Luke, the third Gospel Book in the New Testament, presents the works and teachings of Jesus from his birth until his ascension into heaven. The Book of Luke concentrates on the poor, women, and children, who were often neglected in their contemporary society, but given special concern by Jesus.

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