The Book of Cerne
Prayer, Patronage and Power in Ninth-Century England
74th Edition
Will be published approx. on 29. May 1996
Book
Hardback
252 pages
978-0-8020-4113-5 (ISBN)
Description
The Book of Cerne (Cambridge University library, MSLLL10) reveals a complex interplay of text, script, and image. It offers a fascinating insight into Insular culture and is the only surviving illuminated manuscript that can be firmly attributed to the powerful Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia. At the time of its production, around 820-840, princes and prelates were vying for power and the Vikings were knocking, less than politely, at the door.
The Book of Cerne is a prayerbook (meditating upon the themes of salvation and the communion of saints) made for a patron whose cultural tastes embraced Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, Carolingian, Roman, and Byzantine materials. This volume represents the first comprehensive study of the manuscript and places it within the broader context of the book production and prayer life of the Insular world.
The Book of Cerne is a prayerbook (meditating upon the themes of salvation and the communion of saints) made for a patron whose cultural tastes embraced Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, Carolingian, Roman, and Byzantine materials. This volume represents the first comprehensive study of the manuscript and places it within the broader context of the book production and prayer life of the Insular world.
Reviews / Votes
'The wealth of factual evidence included in this book is impressive. Brown's close and detailed analysis of the individual elements of the Book of Cerne, particularly its codicology, paleography and text; her demonstration of the interrelationship of text, script and decoration; and her discussion of the historical context in which the manuscript was produced make this book a must for anyone interested in Insular manuscripts.'- Catherine E. Karkov (Bryn Mawr Medieval Review)
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Edition
74th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Product notice
With printed dust jacket
Dimensions
Height: 257 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
975 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8020-4113-5 (9780802041135)
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Person
Michelle P. Brown is a curator of Western Manuscripts in the British Library and author of several books, including A Guide to Western Historical Scripts and The Book of Cerne.