By Terry Lee Goodrich
Star-Telegram Staff Writer
Star-Telegram Staff Writer
The first handwritten, illuminated Bible to be made in 500 years will be the topic of a theology professor's lecture Nov. 3 at the University of Dallas.
Miguel Diaz, associate professor of theology at Saint John's University in Collegeville, Minn., will speak about the challenges of creating the Bible, commissioned by Saint John's and a Benedictine Monastery on its campus, University of Dallas officials said.
The Bible's construction is similar to that of medieval copies of the Bible, written on vellum, using quills and gold leaf, Diaz said. However, the new Bible will incorporate modern themes and images, as well as technology for graphic design, Diaz said. An example of modern images is an illustration in Acts inspired by satellite illustrations of Earth from space.
An illuminated manuscript contains text, along with decorations such as borders or illustrations, usually gilded with gold leaf or silver leaf.
Diaz's presentation will include photographs of portions of the manuscript, which is being created in stages by several calligraphers and illuminators. The Bible will be finished by early next year, he said.
From: Star-Telegraph.com
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