Ancient Bibles
Description
The Codex Sinaiticus is the world's oldest surviving bible. Made around 350 AD, it is a unique insight into early Christians and their effort to find a single version of the biblical text that everyone could accept. Approximately 800 years later, an illuminated bible rich in gold and lapis lazuli and produced in Winchester, recalls a time when bibles were at the center of the Church's struggle with the State for ultimate authority. Both of these bibles are works of art and remarkable achievements in book technology. They are also annotations on the political era in which they were created, providing fascinating commentary on the life of Jesus and the murder of Thomas Becket.
Runtime
30 min
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Subjects
- Codex Sinaiticus (Biblical manuscript) (1)
- Classical literature (39)
- British literature (499)
- Literature, Medieval (64)
- Books (25)
- English literature (38)
- Religions (331)
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Date of Publication
[2014], c2011
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