Bible B, Leaf with Psalms 26 (27) through 32 (33), Recto

Alternative Title

Catalogue 17, Bible 'B'

Creator

Unknown

Files

Publication Date

1200

Time Period

circa 13th century

Abstract

The Psalms (the term comes from the Greek word for songs) were understood in the Middle Ages as being written by King David. They carry an overall theme of a direct and personal relation with God. The Psalm 26 (27) on the recto, for example emphasizes the trust in the Lord because the Lord is the light, the strength, the refuge, and the protector of life: "The Lord is My light, whom shall I fear."

Decoration

Left column, inhabited initial "O"; flourished initial "A." Right column, flourished initials, "A," "E," "I."

Text Identification

Rubric: "P(salmu)s David." Psalm 26 (27) opens: "Domin(us) illum(ina)ti(o) | mea…" (The Lord is my light…).

Keywords

Manuscripts, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Bibles, Psalms (Music), Bible. Psalms, Old 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

France

Language

Latin

Media Type

Illuminated manuscripts

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

S04-00005-00027-R

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Bible B, Leaf with Psalms 26 (27) through 32 (33), Recto" (1200). Sacred Leaves Manuscript Collection. 5.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/sacred_leaves/5