Hildesheim john of (37 risultati)

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. 112 pages, clean text.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 74 pages. 8.50x5.50x0.19 inches. In Stock.

Decorative Canvas Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Copyright 1955. 80 pp. Solidly bound copy with moderate overall wear and use. Clean text. Damage to spine, with spine covering missing. Light foxing on page edges, not affecting text. No dust jacket.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: New.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback or Softback. Condizione: New. The Three Kings of Cologne: An Early English Translation of the Historia Trium Regum. Book.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Printing. A bright, tight edition. Board well-bound, top edge is lightly sunned and bottom of boards lightly rubbed. Gift inscription on front endpaper. Pages bright & clean throughout. 15th Century Woodcuts (illustratore).

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Near Fine. Revised. Quarto. 80pp. Fine in near fine dust jacket with short, closed tears. One of 5,000 copies printed by Huxley House.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

in-8° gr., pp. (2)-80 con 44 ill. n.t. riprese dalle vignette del testo originale. Testo in stile medievale con commento finale su due colonne. Leg. in cartonato edit. figurato con sovrac. ill., piccole tracce del tempo. Buono l'interno.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book, originally written in English in the 15th century, is a captivating and thorough telling of the Three Kings legend, a tale interwoven into Christian tradition. The author, well-versed in Latin and French sources, skillfully weaves together biblical narratives, homilies, and popular traditions to present a comprehensive account of the Three Kings' lives, from their journey to Bethlehem to their eventual translation to Cologne. The book delves into Eastern subjects, providing rich descriptions of countries, places, products, events, customs, churches, and sects in the East. It is a valuable source of information on medieval beliefs and practices, offering insights into the religious and cultural landscape of the time. The book stands as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the significance of the Three Kings legend in shaping Christian history and folklore. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the captivating world of medieval legend and religious devotion, focusing on the Three Kings of Cologneââ âJaspar, Melchior, and Balthasar. It unveils the historical and literary tapestry woven around these revered figures, tracing their significance from biblical prophecy to the heart of European Christendom. The author meticulously examines various manuscript versions of the legend, exploring their origins, inconsistencies, and evolution over time. The analysis delves into the intricate relationship between the English legend and its Latin source, the "Historia Trium Regum" by John of Hildesheim, shedding light on the transmission and transformation of the narrative across languages and cultures. The book offers fascinating insights into medieval beliefs, pilgrimage practices, and the enduring power of relics. It explores the role of Cologne as a center of trade and devotion, attracting pilgrims from across Europe to venerate the Three Kings' shrine. The legend's influence on art, literature, and popular culture is also examined, revealing its profound impact on the medieval imagination. By dissecting the legend's historical roots and its cultural ramifications, this book provides a captivating exploration of faith, storytelling, and the enduring legacy of the Three Kings in shaping European history and identity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Decorated hard cover. Reprint. Illustrated. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition. Fine copy in fine (light wear on rear panel) dust jacket (in mylar). 80 pps.

Condizione: New.

Gebunden. Condizione: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from The Three Kings of Cologne: An Early English Translation of the Historia Trium Regum The same ms. Contains a Chronicle of England, from the earliest times, written by the same hand, after the 3 Kings.

Hardcover. First Edition; Third Printing. Near Fine in a Very Good+ dust jacket.

Hardcover.

New York Metropolitan Museum of Art 1955 Bound, decorative canvas, no jacket, 80pp., 19,5x26cm., richly illustr. in b/w., in good condition (binding and spine with some traces of use and somewhat discolorated, a small piece of tape on the front- and backside, ex-libris on first page, inside book in very good condition). The book is richly illustrated with fifteenth-century wooducts. John of Hildesheim's wonder-filled account of the Christmas story and the adventure of the three Kings. He was the first to gather the many legends and traditions surrounding the medieval saints, Balthasar, Melchior and Jaspar into one book. Miss Freeman used a Middle English text of 1399 as her primary source. The illustrations are from a copy of the Strassburg edition, generally dated 1484.…