The Crusader Bible (Maciejowski Bible}

The Maciejowski Bible or Crusader Bible, only illustrates portions of Genesis, Exodus, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and Samuel. The picture book’s forty-six folios depict some 346 episodes, and about forty percent of the pages are devoted to David’s life. The stories focus on important heroes in the history of Israel - Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Samson, Samuel, Saul, Jonathan, and David. The stories are not set in the Holy Land, but in the milieu of thirteenth-century France. circa 1244–1254

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The Tree Of Knowledge

MS M.638, fol. 1v

The Fifth Day, The Sixth Day, The Creation of Woman; The Tree of Knowledge, The Fall from Grace Old Testament Miniatures with Latin, Persian, and Judeo-Persian inscriptions MS M.638, fol. 1v | The Morgan Picture Bible | The Morgan Library & Museum

an illustration of people working on a spinning wheel in a medieval style tile wall hanging

fol 3r

People of Babel plan to build an enormous city and a tower that will reach to heaven. The Lord is angered by their pride and confuses the speech of men so as to interrupt their plans. The project is abandoned, and the builders scatter to all regions of the earth. The miniature provides an excellent example of the medieval building process. Note the pulley system, driven by a man inside a wooden wheel that functions much like a treadmill.

an illuminated manuscript with several people standing around

Wives for the Benjamites fol 17r

Before the war, the gathered tribes took an oath, swearing that none among them would ever again provide a wife to a Benjamite. Now, however, the tribes lament the loss of their brethren and ponder how they might find wives for those few hundred Benjamite men that survive. A remedy is devised by the tribal elders. The Benjamites are directed to Shiloh, where a festival is underway. Maidens dance as minstrels play. The Benjamites, hidden in the vineyards, spring forth and take the young women.

an illustration of people gathered around a table

Medieval Thanksgiving

13th Century Clothing

Illuminated Manuscripts

Detail fol 6v

Joseph welcomes his brothers into his house and holds a feast for them at a rich table. (Genesis 43:31–34)

an illustration of a medieval scene with men and women eating at a table in front of a blue background

Detail fol 6v

A Reunion Joseph can no longer maintain the charade and confesses his identity. The brothers, struck with amazement and fear, are unable to speak. But Joseph is overcome with emotion; he weeps and embraces Benjamin. After many years, the brothers are reconciled. (Genesis 45:1–15) A Family Feast Joseph welcomes his brothers into his house and holds a feast for them at a rich table. (Genesis 43:31–34)

an old painting with people in medieval dress

Ruth, a Loyal Daughter fol 17r

Naomi, a widow, bids farewell to her daughters-in-law, who have also lost their husbands. One daughter-in-law, Ruth, refuses to remain in her native Moab and insists upon accompanying Naomi to Bethlehem. At the gates of Bethlehem, three women advance and joyously welcome Naomi home. "Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara," she tells them. 'Mara' is Hebrew for "the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me." (Ruth 1:14–20)

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Joseph Bible

Medieval Images

Medieval Illustrations

Tent Maciejowski Bible 1250

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Boys Life

Peace Be Upon Him

Daughters Of The King

The Lord

fol 7v

Pharaoh has ordered the slaughter of all male children born to the Hebrews. To save the life of her newborn son, a mother has him placed in a basket made of bulrushes and set afloat in the river. Pharaoh's daughter and her maids come down to the river to bathe. There they make a marvelous discovery: a Hebrew child afloat in a basket. The merciful princess spares the boy's life and turns him over to a nurse. He shall be called Moses, the princess decides.

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Manna fol 9v

Manna Hunger has overcome the Israelites in the wilderness, and the congregation begins to murmur against Moses. The Lord hears these complaints, however, and rains bread from heaven upon the people. The Israelites collect the bread, each according to his own need, following the instructions Lord has given to Moses. (Exodus 16:11–15)

an old painting with people and animals in it

David And Goliath

Winter's Tale

Victory at Ai fol 10v

A furious slaughter ensues as Joshua leads the Israelites once more against the city of Ai. Astride a bay horse fitted out with white trappings, Joshua deals a terrible blow with his two-handed glaive (a type of broadsword), splitting an opponent at the waist and spilling his entrails. The despairing defenders flee toward the besieged city, but they are clearly lost: above them, the king of Ai is suspended from a war engine.