This celebrated medieval picture-book tells the Biblical story; with the help of illustrations of everyday 14th-century England. It is only loosely based on the Bible and includes plenty of apocryphal episodes; for example Christ 'surfing' on sunbeams as a child. The costumes; tools; weapons and buildings in the pictures give us a near documentary-style representation of many occupations in the age of Chaucer; such as dyer; smith; carpenter and midwife. This distinctive manuscript has now been carefully photographed and reproduced on special paper designed to replicate the look and feel of the original vellum. The facsimile includes Michelle's Brown's full transcript and translation of the text; and a commentary based on her unrivalled knowledge of the period.
#1199122 in Books 1997-01-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.50 x 9.25 x .50l; #File Name: 070543513X144 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. For the Person Who Thinks They Know Everything on This Subject!By L. LongThis is not a novel as seems to think; this is a description of the gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman myth. I am quite fond of this subject; and I thought I knew pretty much everything there is to know about it; but I found some things in the book that were new to me. (Like the name of Cupid and Psyche's daughter; I didn't even know they *had* a child.) I would strongly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in Greek and Roman myth.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Timelife's Myth and Mankind seriesBy PeterTimelife has produced an excellent introduction to myths from around the world. Condensed text and numerous illustrations in every volume. Well worth the price. Highly recommended.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Hit With The Younger Crowd!By Dr. Jeff AndersonMy grandson gave this book a high rating...very entertaining!
