Saturday, August 9, 2008

Saint John's Bible

As a scribe I am most interested in the Saint John's Bible. This has been a subject of interest for several years in the calligraphic world and now 100 pages are on display at the Tacoma Art Museum. The Bible is quite an undertaking directed by Mr. Donald Jackson of Wales, former scribe to Queen Elizabeth II. The Saint John's Bible is the first commissioned handwritten Bible in 500 years. Check out http://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/page.aspx?hid=287 for a wonderful short informative video that will help you understand the magnitude of this project. The pages will be on display through Sept. 7. Handwritten and illluminated! Can you imagine?