1. Lindisfarne Gospels Illuminated manuscripts Book culture The Bible St. Gregory with the Scribes Late 9th century Ivory H 20.5 cm, W 12.5 cm

2. Lindisfarne Anglo-Saxon Illuminated Manuscript of the Gospels Kept at Durham Cathedral ~ 700AD by monks on Lindisfarne Island

3. The Book Vellum parchmant It contains the four gospels from the New Testament

4. ‘Carpet’ Pages British Library Site http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/ttp/lindisfarne/accessible/introduction.html

5. Features, Contexts of Lindisfarne Gospels Enormous investment – elevation of the book Cassiodorus, “every line you write is a blow against satan” Synthesis of cultural elements Devotional, pilgrimage contexts 10 th century – a front piece was added - dedicated to St. Cuthbert & God (saint + scripture)

6. Book Culture Illuminated Manuscripts Book of Hours for Roman Use (Collins Hours), Nativity, 1430-40, Philadelphia Museum of Art Visual, aesthetic Devotional Scripture + tradition Exegesis; interpretation