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Sunday, January 30, 2011

Slavonic Gospels

Day 30
Slavonic Gospels

This Slavonic copy of the gospels was printed in the 18th century.



On Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/antique-GOSPEL-Bible-collection-edition-Russia-/360339624483?pt=Antiquarian_Books_UK&hash=item53e5ea5223

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Shamrock Bible

Day 29
Shamrock Bible

Because who doesn't like shamrocks?



For sale: http://www.toocutebabygifts.com/musical-irish-keepsake-baby-bible.html

Codex Vaticanus

Day 28
Codex Vaticanus

This fourth century codex is rivaled only by Codex Siniaticus. It is stored in the Vatican library.



On Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codex_Vaticanus

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Colorful Megillah 3

Day 27
Colorful Megillah 3

Yet another Esther scroll from eBay. This one is printed, hence reasonably priced.



On Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/BIBLE-MEGILLAH-ESTHER-SCROLL-JUDAICA-ART-PERSIA-WOW-/200566972237?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb2b91f4d

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Chronological Study Bible

Day 26
Chronological Study Bible

The Bible rearranged in chronological order. I've used this one a few times at the library. The chronological arrangement is, in my opinion, just confusing. I did like the general layout, however.



Homepage: http://nelsonbibles.com/bible.php?id=16

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Codex Argenteus

Day 25
Codex Argenteus

This manuscript, written in the Gothic language, is known as the Codex Argenteus, or "Silver Bible."



On Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codex_Argenteus

Monday, January 24, 2011

NIV Study Bible

Day 24
NIV Study Bible

One of the best study Bibles I own. This is a new edition.



On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/0310938961/?tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=4912040049&ref=pd_sl_9sepmesvj_b

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Spirit Of The Reformation Study Bible

Day 23
Spirit Of The Reformation Study Bible

One of my favorite study Bibles. It also includes the Heidelberg Catechism, Westminster Confession, Westminster Shorter Catechism, Belgic Confession, Canons of Dort, and Westminster Larger Catechism.



On Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/NIV-Spirit-Reformation-Study-Bible/dp/0310923603

Saturday, January 22, 2011

Sinope Gospels

Day 22
Sinope Gospels

This Greek manuscript comes from the sixth century. The writing is done with silver and gold.



On Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinope_Gospels

Vienna Genesis

Day 21
Vienna Genesis

This manuscript contains the book of Genesis in the Septuagint translation. It was probably produced in sixth-century Syria.



On Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vienna_Genesis

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Rossano Gospels

Day 20
Rossano Gospels

This Greek codex was written in the sixth century. It contains only Matthew and Mark - a second volume having apparently been lost.



On Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rossano_Gospels

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Gutenberg Bible

Day 19
Gutenberg Bible

Gutenberg's Bible was the first printed book. Because the illuminations were done by hand, no two Gutenbergs are alike. This copy, one of only a few in the United States, is currently located in Texas.



Homepage: http://www.hrc.utexas.edu/exhibitions/permanent/gutenberg/

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Jefferson Bible

Day 18
Jefferson Bible

Thomas Jefferson's famous re-working of the text of the gospels, which amounts to little more than cutting out (quite literally) any references to miracles.



On Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jefferson_Bible

Monday, January 17, 2011

Old English Hexateuch

Day 17
Old English Hexateuch

This eleventh century manuscript is the oldest known example of an English translation of the Hebrew Scriptures. It contains the books of the Pentateuch plus Joshua.



On Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_English_Hexateuch

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Amplified Bible

Day 16
Amplified Bible

A unique translation that attempts to "amplify" the meaning of words in the original languages. In my opinion, it's too choppy for easy reading.



On Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amplified_Bible

Faddan More Psalter

Day 15
Faddan More Psalter

This Psalter was found in an Irish bog in 2006. It used to be a lot prettier, of course.



On Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Faddan_More_Psalter

Friday, January 14, 2011

Glo

Day 14
Glo

The Bible has traditionally had a bit of difficulty transitioning from one form to another. The transition from scroll to codex to printed book is filled with examples of extensive, and sometimes silly, overlap. Sadly, the transition to the world of the digital word hasn't proved much smoother. Digital Bibles, in my opinion, tend to try too hard to mimic paper Bibles - much like early printed Bibles tried to mimic handwritten codices. Having said that, Glo may be the first big step in finally presenting the Bible in a digital format that it truly deserves. It's certainly the best Bible software I've seen yet.



Homepage: http://www.bibleglo.com/

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Cathach of St. Columba

Day 13
Cathach of St. Columba

This Psalter was produced in Ireland, sometime during the seventh century.



On Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathach_of_St._Columba

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Codex Boernerianus

Day 12
Codex Boernerianus

This manuscript contains Paul's epistles, and was produced sometime in the 9th century.



On Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Codex_Boernerianus

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Papyrus 52

Day 11
Papyrus 52

This tiny fragment is believed to be the oldest New Testament fragment in existance. It comes from a codex that contained John's gospel. It is dated paleographically to somewhere between 100-150 AD, or about 10-60 years after John's gospel was written. Prior to its discovery, most scholarship held a late date (near the end of the second century) for the writing of John's gospel, but P52 may indicate that even the traditional date of 90 AD isn't early enough to provide the gospel time to be copied and circulated to Egypt, where this fragment was discovered.



On Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rylands_Library_Papyrus_P52

Monday, January 10, 2011

Bible Across America

Day 10
Bible Across America

This is one of the few expensive Bible's I've spent my own money on. The basic concept was this: to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the NIV, Zondervan sponsored a team to travel across the United States, collecting handwritten Bible verses from the faithful they met along the way. Each person was allowed to contribute one, and only one, verse. That translates to well over 31,000 distinct participants in the project - some with better handwriting than others!



Homepage: http://www.bibleacrossamerica.com/home.php

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Book Of Kells

Day 9
Book Of Kells

Often called "the world's most beautiful Bible," this Gospel book was created around the end of the eighth century.





On Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_kells

Green Bible

Day 8
Green Bible

The Bible gets eco-friendly.



Homepage: http://www.amazon.com/Green-Bible-Flexible-Harper-Bibles/dp/0061627992

Friday, January 7, 2011

Waterproof Bible

Day 7
Waterproof Bible

Great for floods, hurricanes, and other water-related acts of God.



Homepage: http://www.berean.com/product.asp?sku=9780979239458

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Colorful Megillah 2

Day 6
Colorful Megillah 2

Another Megillah available on Ebay - this one slightly pricier.



Ebay page: http://cgi.ebay.com/ILLUMINATED-BIBLE-MEGILLAH-ESTHER-VELLUM-SCROLL-SILVER-/200558446737?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2eb2370891

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Colorful Megillah

Day 5
Colorful Megillah

A nice Megillah (book of Esther scroll) available on Ebay.



Ebay page: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rt=nc&nma=true&item=190475212603&si=qjoo1tO8Qu1wGFQszeNS6TSkfgI%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Chunky Bible

Day 4
Chunky Bible

One of the strangest Bibles I've seen. I highly recommend the promotional video.



Homepage: http://www.chunkybible.com/
Promotional video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBoi6YgR7PA

Monday, January 3, 2011

Trilingual Psalter

Day 3
Trilingual Psalter

This Psalter is written in three parallel columns of Greek, Latin, and Arabic. It was produced in twelfth century Sicily.



Homepage: http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/sacredtexts/tripsalter.html

Sunday, January 2, 2011

Micrography Bible

Day 2
Micrography Bible

This Hebrew Bible contains an elaborate example of micrography, a technique used by Hebrew scribes to "get around" policies forbidding illustrations in their text. This codex contains the Pentateuch, Megillot, and prohetic readings. It was produced in either France or Germany, 13th or 14th century.



Homepage: http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/sacredtexts/prophpent.html

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Codex Sinaiticus

Day 1
Codex Sinaiticus

This manuscript was discovered by Tischendorf during a visit to the Monastery of Saint Catherine in 1844. The leaves were, apparently, being used as fire kindling. Sinaiticus is often nicknamed "the world's oldest Bible." It originally contained the entire Septuagint and New Testament, but only about half of the Septuagint has survived.



Homepage: http://codexsinaiticus.org/en/