Isbn: 9798235424296 - the codex gigas: the devil's bible, the giant book of bohemia, and the darkest legend of the middle ages (14 risultati)

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The largest surviving medieval manuscript in the world. A Devil painted across an entire page. A legend of a condemned monk who made a bargain in the dark.The Codex Gigas is a powerful historical study of the manuscript known as The Devil's Bible, one of the most extraordinary books ever created in medieval Europe.Made in thirteenth century Bohemia, the Codex Gigas is famous for its immense size, its mysterious origins, its vast collection of sacred and scholarly texts, and its unforgettable full page portrait of the Devil. For centuries, it has been surrounded by stories of sin, punishment, supernatural authorship, missing pages, monastic secrecy, and forbidden knowledge.This book examines the Codex Gigas as both a real medieval object and a legend that has refused to die.Inside, readers will explore: - The making of the world's largest surviving medieval manuscript- The monastery, kingdom, and religious world that shaped it- The complete Bible, histories, medical texts, exorcism material, and chronicles bound inside it- The famous Devil portrait and why it still disturbs modern viewers- The legend of the condemned monk and the supposed pact with the Devil- The missing pages and the myths surrounding what they may have contained- The manuscript's journey through Bohemia, imperial collections, war, fire, and Sweden- The difference between historical evidence and occult imaginationWritten with depth, atmosphere, and scholarly care, The Codex Gigas reveals why this enormous book became one of the darkest and most fascinating relics of the Middle Ages.This is the story of a manuscript too large to ignore, too strange to forget, and too powerful to remain only a book. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The largest surviving medieval manuscript in the world. A Devil painted across an entire page. A legend of a condemned monk who made a bargain in the dark.The Codex Gigas is a powerful historical study of the manuscript known as The Devil's Bible, one of the most extraordinary books ever created in medieval Europe.Made in thirteenth century Bohemia, the Codex Gigas is famous for its immense size, its mysterious origins, its vast collection of sacred and scholarly texts, and its unforgettable full page portrait of the Devil. For centuries, it has been surrounded by stories of sin, punishment, supernatural authorship, missing pages, monastic secrecy, and forbidden knowledge.This book examines the Codex Gigas as both a real medieval object and a legend that has refused to die.Inside, readers will explore: - The making of the world's largest surviving medieval manuscript- The monastery, kingdom, and religious world that shaped it- The complete Bible, histories, medical texts, exorcism material, and chronicles bound inside it- The famous Devil portrait and why it still disturbs modern viewers- The legend of the condemned monk and the supposed pact with the Devil- The missing pages and the myths surrounding what they may have contained- The manuscript's journey through Bohemia, imperial collections, war, fire, and Sweden- The difference between historical evidence and occult imaginationWritten with depth, atmosphere, and scholarly care, The Codex Gigas reveals why this enormous book became one of the darkest and most fascinating relics of the Middle Ages.This is the story of a manuscript too large to ignore, too strange to forget, and too powerful to remain only a book. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - The largest surviving medieval manuscript in the world. A Devil painted across an entire page. A legend of a condemned monk who made a bargain in the dark.The Codex Gigas is a powerful historical study of the manuscript known as The Devil's Bible, one of the most extraordinary books ever created in medieval Europe.Made in thirteenth century Bohemia, the Codex Gigas is famous for its immense size, its mysterious origins, its vast collection of sacred and scholarly texts, and its unforgettable full page portrait of the Devil. For centuries, it has been surrounded by stories of sin, punishment, supernatural authorship, missing pages, monastic secrecy, and forbidden knowledge.This book examines the Codex Gigas as both a real medieval object and a legend that has refused to die.Inside, readers will explore:¿ The making of the world's largest surviving medieval manuscript¿ The monastery, kingdom, and religious world that shaped it¿ The complete Bible, histories, medical texts, exorcism material, and chronicles bound inside it¿ The famous Devil portrait and why it still disturbs modern viewers¿ The legend of the condemned monk and the supposed pact with the Devil¿ The missing pages and the myths surrounding what they may have contained¿ The manuscript's journey through Bohemia, imperial collections, war, fire, and Sweden¿ The difference between historical evidence and occult imaginationWritten with depth, atmosphere, and scholarly care, The Codex Gigas reveals why this enormous book became one of the darkest and most fascinating relics of the Middle Ages.This is the story of a manuscript too large to ignore, too strange to forget, and too powerful to remain only a book.…

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The largest surviving medieval manuscript in the world. A Devil painted across an entire page. A legend of a condemned monk who made a bargain in the dark.The Codex Gigas is a powerful historical study of the manuscript known as The Devil's Bible, one of the most extraordinary books ever created in medieval Europe.Made in thirteenth century Bohemia, the Codex Gigas is famous for its immense size, its mysterious origins, its vast collection of sacred and scholarly texts, and its unforgettable full page portrait of the Devil. For centuries, it has been surrounded by stories of sin, punishment, supernatural authorship, missing pages, monastic secrecy, and forbidden knowledge.This book examines the Codex Gigas as both a real medieval object and a legend that has refused to die.Inside, readers will explore: - The making of the world's largest surviving medieval manuscript- The monastery, kingdom, and religious world that shaped it- The complete Bible, histories, medical texts, exorcism material, and chronicles bound inside it- The famous Devil portrait and why it still disturbs modern viewers- The legend of the condemned monk and the supposed pact with the Devil- The missing pages and the myths surrounding what they may have contained- The manuscript's journey through Bohemia, imperial collections, war, fire, and Sweden- The difference between historical evidence and occult imaginationWritten with depth, atmosphere, and scholarly care, The Codex Gigas reveals why this enormous book became one of the darkest and most fascinating relics of the Middle Ages.This is the story of a manuscript too large to ignore, too strange to forget, and too powerful to remain only a book. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. The Codex Gigas | The Devil's Bible, the Giant Book of Bohemia, and the Darkest Legend of the Middle Ages | Tavish Walker | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2026 | Black Bell Books | EAN 9798235424296 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…