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Illumination

Reviewing the creation of the first handwritten bible in over 500 years.

Aired 08/04/2008 | Rating NR

Full Focus

Illumination

Special | 25m 34sVideo has Closed Captions

Reviewing the creation of the first handwritten bible in over 500 years.

The monastic community at St John's Abby has commissioned the first handwritten and illuminated bible in more than 500 years. Using medieval techniques and contemporary themes, this is said to be a bible for the modern world. A select group of calligraphers and artists including Vashon Island's Susanne Moore have embarked on this decade-long undertaking.

Aired 08/04/2008 | Rating NR

Full Focus is a local public television program presented by KBTC

Full Focus

Illumination

Special | 25m 34sVideo has Closed Captions

The monastic community at St John's Abby has commissioned the first handwritten and illuminated bible in more than 500 years. Using medieval techniques and contemporary themes, this is said to be a bible for the modern world. A select group of calligraphers and artists including Vashon Island's Susanne Moore have embarked on this decade-long undertaking.

Aired 08/04/2008 | Rating NR

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