Bible A, Leaf with the End of Prologue to, and the Beginning of Luke, Verso

Alternative Title

Catalogue 6, Bible 'A'

Creator

Unknown

Files

Publication Date

1200

Time Period

13th century

Abstract

Luke, the third Gospel Book in the New Testament, presents the works and teachings of Jesus from his birth until his ascension into heaven. The Book of Luke concentrates on the poor, women, and children, who were often neglected in their contemporary society, but given special concern by Jesus.

Decoration

Recto: Header, "LV." Right column, flourished initial "F"; chapter division "II."

Provenance

Sotheby's, Western Manuscripts and Miniatures, London, Tuesday December 1, 1998, cat. 72, pp. 45-48.

Keywords

Manuscripts, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Bibles, Bible. Luke, Bible. Gospels, New Testament

Notes

Items in this collection are only available online; we do not have physical copies of these items in the USF Library's Special Collections. The original items were returned to the donor.

Extent

1 page

Geographic Location

Paris (France)

Language

Latin

Media Type

Illuminated manuscripts

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

S04-00032-03067-V

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Bible A, Leaf with the End of Prologue to, and the Beginning of Luke, Verso" (1200). Sacred Leaves Manuscript Collection. 32.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/sacred_leaves/32