Saint John's Bible
Donald Jackson
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Saint John's Bible
Published
February 23, 2005
Publisher
Liturgical Press
Pages
136
ISBN-13
9780814690512
ISBN-10
0814690513
Description
The Saint John's Bible is the first completely handwritten and illuminated Bible to have been commissioned by a Benedictine Abbey since the invention of the printing press. Beginning in 1970, master calligrapher Donald Jackson expressed in media interviews his lifelong dream of creating an illuminated Bible. Following a Saint John's-sponsored calligraphy presentation at the Newberry Library in Chicago in 1995, Jackson discussed a handwritten Bible with Fr. Eric Hollas, OSB, former executive director of the Hill Monastic Manuscript Library at St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota. Between 1996 and 1997, Saint John's explored the feasibility of the Bible project, Jackson created first samples, and theologians developed the illumination schema. The Saint John’s Bible was officially commissioned in 1998 and funding opportunities were launched. The public was introduced to the project in 1999 and it is scheduled to be completed in 2011. The Saint John’s Bible is divided into seven volumes and is two feet tall by three feet wide when open. The Bible is made of vellum, with 160 illuminations, and has cost $4 million to produce. The version of the Bible used is the New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSV-CE). The scriptorium of The Saint John's Bible is located in Monmouth, Wales. - Wikipedia. Whether you have a deep reverence for Scripture, are drawn to the precise work of the quill, are an avid art collector, or are fascinated by the making of The Saint John's Bible, you now have the opportunity to take home the experience of this project through full-color, page-by-page reproduction books. - Publisher.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Saint John's Bible?
This edition of Saint John's Bible has approximately 136 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Saint John's Bible?
For most readers, Saint John's Bible typically takes between 2h 50m and 1h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 34,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 34,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Saint John's Bible?
The estimated word count for Saint John's Bible is approximately 34,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Saint John's Bible?
Saint John's Bible was written by Donald Jackson.
When was Saint John's Bible published?
The publication date for this specific edition is February 23, 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.