THE INFINITE NOTHING AND THE GOSPELS OF THE NILE

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Ezekiel saw in his vision a cherub with 4 heads. This could be the same cherub that stands at the gate of Eden, blocking the way to paradise.

Once one understands the gospels, one can enter into the divine paradise that is Christ.

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The confronted, intertwined animals (in this case w/ bear-like heads) certainly have parallels in art of various media in Britain and the Continent. (Images: French MS G.57 fol. 4v; Lindisfarne Gospels fol. 139r; 8th-9th c decorated whale bone plaque from Norway). https://t.co/YRf9P1OImc

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Well, if I ever decide to do a comic adaptation of one of the Gospels I have a pretty good reference of what Jesus might look like in the MP style.

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Beautifully executed image from the Cologne Gospels - St. Matthew writing his gospel. Late 11th century, Cologne Germany. Treasures Gallery

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The Nativity and the Three Magi

BL Or. 481; Octateuch, Gospels, & Ecclesiastical Works; Ethiopia; 17th century; ff.100v, 101r

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18th October is the feast of St Luke the Evangelist who is here depicted with a well stocked writing desk.

BL Harley 2820; the 'Cologne Gospels'; 11th century; Germany, W. (Cologne); f.120r

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21st September is the Feast of St Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, who is here depicted together with the beginning of his Gospel.

BL Add MS 11850; 'The Préaux Gospels'; 12th century; North West France (Préaux); ff.17v-18rv

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The Martyrdom of John the Baptist

BnF MS Latin 9386; Evangelia quattuor (Gospels of Chartres); 9th century (second half); West of France (Brittany/Loire?); ff.146v, 147r

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The Annunciation

BnF MS Latin 9386; Evangelia quattuor (Gospels of Chartres); 9th century (second half); West of France (Brittany/Loire?); f.14v

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The symbol of Matthew the evangelist & the initial 'L'(iber) at the beginning of his gospel

BnF MS Latin 9386; Evangelia quattuor (Gospels of Chartres); 9th century (second half); West of France (Brittany/Loire?); ff.14r, 17v

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A beautiful initial 'q'(uoniam) at the beginning of Luke's gospel is accompanied by a rather odd symbol of the evangelist.

BnF MS Latin 9386; Evangelia quattuor (Gospels of Chartres); 9th century (second half); West of France (Brittany/Loire?); ff.96r, 100r

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And that’s not all – from the non-fiction section, want to brush up on the differences between your Charleston and Cha Cha Cha before Strictly starts, or learn about the Lindisfarne Gospels?

Maybe you want to read the early drafts of master poets - from Sappho to Paul Tran! 📚

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The Virgin as a child, spinning thread in the Temple of Jerusalem - garlanded by flowers - late C17th, Cuzco School, (a story from the apocryphal gospels)

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indestructible temple,
dwelling of Him whom no place can contain,
O Mother and Virgin!
Through you all the holy Gospels
call blessed the One whom comes
in the name of the Lord.

Hail, Mother of God.
You enclosed under your heart
the infinite God whom no space can contain.

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You have been paralysed for so long. Do you want to be healed?
Final week of 'What are you looking for?', based on seven questions from the gospels.

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Woman why do you weep?
Part of the exhibition 'What are you looking for?' based around seven questions from the gospels.

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Happy Birthday to Dr. Elaine Pagels, Historian and Professor of Religion at Princeton University.
Portrait by Travis Simpkins
https://t.co/UjuDuBuUwV

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