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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 4:1, Lewis E M 4:1)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Bible (DS4670) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 4:1, Lewis E M 4:1) |
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1240-1260
13. century
1240Gregorian
1260Gregorian
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Extent: 162 x 297 mm; parchment
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Initial A with Judith beheading Holofernes, beginning the Book of Judith
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The Book of Judith is one of the deutero-canonical books included in the Vulgate Bible. It tells the story of the Old Testament heroine Judith, a Jewish widow. This initial depicts the moment when Judith beheads Holofernes, the leader of the Assyrian army. While the Jewish city of Bethulia was under siege, Judith entered the Assyrian camp to seduce Holofernes, only to slay him in his sleep...
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Script: Gothic bookhand
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Contributor: David Kalish
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Cataloger: Dot Porter
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Funder: Council on Library and Information Resources
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4 December 2023
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4 December 2023
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