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This official exhibition catalogue illustrates and describes the exquisite and rare examples of Jewish, Christian and Muslim sacred texts from the Library's collections - considered to be one of the greatest in the world - alongside treasures on loan. It also contains essays by three leading scholars of religion that explore aspects of the three faiths - their development through history and their meaning in the world today.
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John Reeve was head of education at the British Museum from 1982–2003. He has published extensively on Japanese art, world religions, museology, and education.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This official exhibition catalogue illustrates and describes the exquisite and rare examples of Jewish, Christian and Muslim sacred texts from the Library's collections - considered to be one of the greatest in the world - alongside treasures on loan. It also contains essays by three leading scholars of religion that explore aspects of the three faiths - their development through history and their meaning in the world today. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR005535877
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First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Summary: Sacred is the lush official catalog of the groundbreaking British Library exhibit bearing the same name, which presents many of the world s most beautiful religious texts for the first time. Illustrations from rare and exquisite examples of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim sacred texts from the Library s collections, along with unique treasures on loan from other institutions, are showcased and accompanied by essays from three of today s leading religious scholars that explore aspects of the three faiths, including their historical development and contemporary meaning. Stunning full-color illustrations of many previously unreproduced manuscripts from the shared history of the three major religions are paired and brought into compellingly modern context by perceptive writers on religion such as Karen Armstrong, Everett Fox, Frank Peters, and Kathleen Doyle. Physical description: 224 pages : color illustrations, colour maps ; 24 cm. Subjects: Qur an Manuscripts ; Exhibitions. Bible Manuscripts ; Exhibitions. Monotheism ; Comparative studies. Judaism ; Sacred books ; Exhibitions. Genre: Biography. Language: English. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 361754
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First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Summary: Sacred is the lush official catalog of the groundbreaking British Library exhibit bearing the same name, which presents many of the world s most beautiful religious texts for the first time. Illustrations from rare and exquisite examples of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim sacred texts from the Library s collections, along with unique treasures on loan from other institutions, are showcased and accompanied by essays from three of today s leading religious scholars that explore aspects of the three faiths, including their historical development and contemporary meaning. Stunning full-color illustrations of many previously unreproduced manuscripts from the shared history of the three major religions are paired and brought into compellingly modern context by perceptive writers on religion such as Karen Armstrong, Everett Fox, Frank Peters, and Kathleen Doyle. Physical description: 224 pages : color illustrations, colour maps ; 24 cm. Subjects: Qur an Manuscripts ; Exhibitions. Bible Manuscripts ; Exhibitions. Monotheism ; Comparative studies. Judaism ; Sacred books ; Exhibitions. Genre: Biography. Language: English. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 361754
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Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. Full black cloth boards. 8 7/8"w x 9 1/4"h. 224 pages. Many color photos. "The official catalog of the groundbreaking British Library exhibition bearing the same name, which presents many of the world's most beautiful religious texts for the first time. Illustrations from rare and exquisite examples of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim sacred texts from the Library's collections, along with unique treasures on loan from other institutions, are showcased and accompanied by essays from three of today's leading religious scholars that explore aspects of the three faiths, including their historical development and contemporary meaning. Stunning full-color illustrations of many previously unreproduced manuscripts from the shared history of the three major religions are paired are brought into compellingly modern context by perceptive writers on religion such as Karen Armstrong, Everett Fox, Frank Peters, and Kathleen Doyle." [blurb] Keywords: Sacred Texts, Exhibition Catalog, Religion, Manuscripts, Illuminated, Karen Armstrong, Everett Fox, Frank Peters, Kathleen Doyle 2. Seller Inventory # 159058