This official exhibition catalogue illustrates and describes the exquisite and rare examples of Jewish, Christian and Muslim sacred texts from the Library's collections - considered to be one of the greatest in the world - alongside treasures on loan. It also contains essays by three leading scholars of religion that explore aspects of the three faiths - their development through history and their meaning in the world today.
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This official exhibition catalogue illustrates and describes the exquisite and rare examples of Jewish, Christian and Muslim sacred texts from the Library's collections - considered to be one of the greatest in the world - alongside treasures on loan. It also contains essays by three leading scholars of religion that explore aspects of the three faiths - their development through history and their meaning in the world today.
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Hardback. Etat : Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. N° de réf. du vendeur GOR005535877
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Vendeur : Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Royaume-Uni
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Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near fine book and jacket. N° de réf. du vendeur 085059
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Vendeur : MW Books, New York, NY, Etats-Unis
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Summary: Sacred is the lush official catalog of the groundbreaking British Library exhibit bearing the same name, which presents many of the world s most beautiful religious texts for the first time. Illustrations from rare and exquisite examples of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim sacred texts from the Library s collections, along with unique treasures on loan from other institutions, are showcased and accompanied by essays from three of today s leading religious scholars that explore aspects of the three faiths, including their historical development and contemporary meaning. Stunning full-color illustrations of many previously unreproduced manuscripts from the shared history of the three major religions are paired and brought into compellingly modern context by perceptive writers on religion such as Karen Armstrong, Everett Fox, Frank Peters, and Kathleen Doyle. Physical description: 224 pages : color illustrations, colour maps ; 24 cm. Subjects: Qur an Manuscripts ; Exhibitions. Bible Manuscripts ; Exhibitions. Monotheism ; Comparative studies. Judaism ; Sacred books ; Exhibitions. Genre: Biography. Language: English. 3 Kg. N° de réf. du vendeur 361754
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Vendeur : Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. (Sacred Books, Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Exhibition Catalogs) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. N° de réf. du vendeur N16C-03919
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Vendeur : Mahler Books, PFLUGERVILLE, TX, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 2 This book is in very good condition; no remainder marks. Dustjacket does have some shelfwear and light crease on front. Inside pages are clean. ; 1.02 x 9.13 x 8.82 Inches; 208 pages. N° de réf. du vendeur 020411-329-263
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Vendeur : MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irlande
First Edition. Fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge and dust-dulled dust-wrapper. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Summary: Sacred is the lush official catalog of the groundbreaking British Library exhibit bearing the same name, which presents many of the world s most beautiful religious texts for the first time. Illustrations from rare and exquisite examples of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim sacred texts from the Library s collections, along with unique treasures on loan from other institutions, are showcased and accompanied by essays from three of today s leading religious scholars that explore aspects of the three faiths, including their historical development and contemporary meaning. Stunning full-color illustrations of many previously unreproduced manuscripts from the shared history of the three major religions are paired and brought into compellingly modern context by perceptive writers on religion such as Karen Armstrong, Everett Fox, Frank Peters, and Kathleen Doyle. Physical description: 224 pages : color illustrations, colour maps ; 24 cm. Subjects: Qur an Manuscripts ; Exhibitions. Bible Manuscripts ; Exhibitions. Monotheism ; Comparative studies. Judaism ; Sacred books ; Exhibitions. Genre: Biography. Language: English. 1 Kg. N° de réf. du vendeur 361754
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Vendeur : Pistil Books Online, IOBA, Seattle, WA, Etats-Unis
Hard Cover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. A clean, unmarked book with a tight binding. Full black cloth boards. 8 7/8"w x 9 1/4"h. 224 pages. Many color photos. "The official catalog of the groundbreaking British Library exhibition bearing the same name, which presents many of the world's most beautiful religious texts for the first time. Illustrations from rare and exquisite examples of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim sacred texts from the Library's collections, along with unique treasures on loan from other institutions, are showcased and accompanied by essays from three of today's leading religious scholars that explore aspects of the three faiths, including their historical development and contemporary meaning. Stunning full-color illustrations of many previously unreproduced manuscripts from the shared history of the three major religions are paired are brought into compellingly modern context by perceptive writers on religion such as Karen Armstrong, Everett Fox, Frank Peters, and Kathleen Doyle." [blurb] Keywords: Sacred Texts, Exhibition Catalog, Religion, Manuscripts, Illuminated, Karen Armstrong, Everett Fox, Frank Peters, Kathleen Doyle 2. N° de réf. du vendeur 159058
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Vendeur : Repton and Clover, Norwich, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st Edition. 2007 first edition hardback in near fine condition. No marks, clean and bright, tight binding, flawless black cloth boards. In its original, unclipped dust wrapper with minimal shelf wear, now in a protective sleeve. Items are dispatched the same or the following working day. N° de réf. du vendeur 013011
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