Sacred: Books of the Three Faiths - Judaism, Christianity, Islam

John Reeve

ISBN 10: 0712349553 / ISBN 13: 9780712349550

Published by British Library Publishing Divis, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Sacred: Books of the Three Faiths - Judaism, Christianity, Islam
• Publisher: British Library Publishing Divis
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0712349553
• ISBN 13: 9780712349550
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

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. It includes essays by Karen Armstrong, Everett Fox and F.E. Peters. It includes contributions by Colin Baker, Kathleen Doyle, Scot McKendrick, Vrej Nersessian and Ilana Tahan.

About the Author

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.