Bible E, Leaf with Opening to the Interpretation of the Hebrew Names, Recto

Alternative Title

Catalogue 23, Bible 'E'

Creator

Unknown

Files

Publication Date

1200

Time Period

13th century

Abstract

The Interpretation of the Hebrew Names, once a separate book, was attached to the biblical texts, and became a common part of portable Bibles after 1230. A magnificent hybrid with a fox-like head and wings of an eagle melds with the contour of the letter "A" that opens the text.

Decoration

Four flourished initials "A."

Text Identification

The first entry begins "Aaz, apprehendlens vel apprehensio," (Aaz, taking hold). Second entry begins "Aad, testificans vel testimonium," (Aad, bearing witness).

Keywords

Manuscripts, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Bibles

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

France

Language

Latin

Media Type

Illuminated manuscripts

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

S04-00048-03182-R

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Bible E, Leaf with Opening to the Interpretation of the Hebrew Names, Recto" (1200). Sacred Leaves Manuscript Collection. 48.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/sacred_leaves/48