Voynich manuscript

may also be out of date, but is still a good resource due to what is contained inside of it. It states on the back of the book, “This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.” The publishers tried to keep everything as true to the original documents as much as possible, so the book includes things such as original copyright references, library stamps, markings, and blurred pictures. Since this book is about the life of Roger Bacon and his findings, it would be very relevant in the deciphering of the Voynich Manuscript. Certain facets of his life such as different languages he spoke, might help narrow down the language of the manuscript, or if his mother had trouble giving birth, could explain his discoveries about the birthing process as the journal source stated, and each could aid in decoding the manuscript. Easton also wrote dozens of history-related books, as he was a historian and an anthroposophist. He received his education from Oxford University and Columbia University, where he received his PhD. Therefore, since he wrote a bibliography over Roger Bacon coming from a historian’s perspective, I think that he has the qualifications to write an accurate…

In the Ten Important Works of Classical and Medieval Authors(Doc K), many of these books were written before the printing press was available so they were in manuscript form and very few people had copies. As soon as the printing press was available these classics were printed and they were easily published in mass quantities to be widely available for the public. The spread of these ancient works allowed everyone that could read this great opportunity and these books are still published today.…

Title: “Four Gospels in Armenian” Artist: Scribe Margar for the Monastery of St. George at Mokk’ Date created: 1434/35 Country of origin: Armenia Medium: Tempera and gold on paper; stamped leather binding. Size: Overall: 11 1/16 x 7 5/8 x 3 3/8 in. (28.1 x 19.4 x 8.5 cm) Describe it in a few sentences: The “Four Gospels in Armenian” were in a glass casing so I had no way to turn the page. I was very interested in seeing the entire book because of the beauty in the two pages shown. The colors…

The Importance of History in the Present Day The past is history, the future 's a mystery, and today is a gift, that is why they call it the present. This quote is a perfect way to summarize what I plan to explain in this paper: the past is history. We study it and try to learn from it. Every part of our past is of some use to us and has impacted the lives we live today. As I discuss the emergence of Islam, The Rule of Saint Benedict, and illuminated manuscripts I will explain just how…

Special Collections Visit The three-hundred and ninety-five-page book that I surveyed, titled Della Espositione Sopra L’orlando, was published June, 1550 (originally written in roman numerals MDL) by a person named Lorenzo Torrentino. A person by the initials of “U.R.S” was the author and the colophons, mentioned the printer’s name, “DV Cale”. This book was written in purely Italian and was paginated, and its size was fairly small, identifying it as an octavo. The title page included the…

The Bible has been a subject of tremendous controversy ever since it was beginning to be written approximately 3400 years ago. One of the subjects that scholars, pastors, and Christians debate is whether the ending of Mark, specifically Mark 16:9-20, should be included or deleted. In the New International Version (NIV) translation of the Bible, right before verse 9 of chapter 16 there are the words, “The earliest manuscripts and some other ancient witnesses do not have verses 9-20.”…

grandmother’s stories. Majoring in illustration, I focused my studies on the Celtic illuminated manuscripts and endeavored to research my thesis, Scribes and Storytellers - Exploring the elements of Celtic mythology and its imagery as depicted in illustration, focusing on the late nineteenth century through the present day. Using the travel perks of my father’s Aer Lingus job, I traveled to Dublin to study the Book of Kells and interview scholars and artists from Trinity College. During this…

In said book was what the title claims to be, gospels. The book throughout tells stories and shows events related to Christianity. “The reason Saint Augustine himself came to England, was to spread the word of God” (Norman). On a number of pages there is illumination, which is the use of either gold or silver. The use of this gold gives an even more powerful view of God in these gospels. On some pages in fact, the gold has been burnished to give a smoother and shinier look. The manuscripts are…

be donned during the ritual- a gown, a ring to be worn on the left hand, and a cingulum (Latin for belt) to be wrapped around the waist and used during the ritual to designate a protective circle upon the ground as per Wiccan tradition. In addition, this body of work contains a slim case hung upon the cingulum which contains the grimoire ("grimoire" is derived from the word "grammar." A magical text or guide) that explains the sacred objects that are needed, the chants that are to be said, and…

Personal Essay Thinking back, the most ambiguous and yet completely divergent experience I had was when I set my foot on American soil. It wasn’t just some typical day for me, it was the day full of joy and excitement. It was the day when I was united with my family without having to fear that they’ll have to go soon. It was the day when I saw snow for the first time; sparkling from the light of the star that is closest to us. It was the day I was exposed to a completely different…