<p>First printing, second printing. Foreward by Cecil Roth. Contrary to popular belief, in biblical Judaism artistic expression was encouraged for educational purposes and for the adornmant of implements involved in performing rituals. Embellishing manuscripts was one of the most important ways the early Jew could express his devotion to the written word. In this book, the author describes the various schools of Judaic manuscript embellishing from Biblical times to the fifteenth century. Beautifully illustrated in color; sixty full-page plates tipped in, with the manuscript from which it was taken fully described, including specifications and provenance, on the facing page. Notes, glossary, bibliography of plates, index. Minor jacket wear. Foxing. 175, 1 pages. cloth, dust jacket.. 4to..</p>

Hebrew Illuminated Manuscripts

Narkiss, Bezalel

Encyclopedia Judaica / Amiel

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