Illuminating the Word: The Making of The Saint John's Bible
Product description
A combination of ancient methods and materials with modern themes, images, and technology, has led to the creation of The Saint John's Bible, the first handwritten and illuminated Bible that a Benedictine Monastery has commissioned in 500 years.
The Saint John's Bible reflects a commitment to and an appreciation of Scripture and is a work of art that illuminates the Word today. The Saint John's Bible's construction parallels that of its medieval predecessors, written on vellum, using quills, natural handmade inks, hand-ground pigments, and gold leaf while incorporating modern themes, images, and technology of the 21st century.
Illuminating the Word: The Making of The Saint John's Bible brings to life the processes that are used in creating this artistic and spiritual undertaking.
216 pages, 25.5 x 29 cm, hardcover