St. John’s Bible, A Masterwork in Progress
St. John’s University is in the process of producing a, handwritten, illuminated Bible of the sort produced in medieval days. Why? Here’s the first Q&A from their faq:
Q1. Why has Saint John’s University commissioned a handwritten Bible? What is the significance of a handwritten Bible?
- Igniting spiritual imagination
- First handwritten Bible in the modern era, commissioned by a Benedictine Monastery
- Using ancient techniques
- Incorporating modern methods and themes
At the onset of a new millennium, Saint John’s University and the monks of Saint John’s Abbey are seeking to ignite the spiritual imagination of people throughout the world by commissioning a work of art that illuminates the world today. This will be the first time in 500 years that a Benedictine Monastery has commissioned a handwritten, illuminated Bible. Its construction will parallel 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.
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