The Bible of the Poor Biblia Pauperum: A Facsimile and Edition of the British Library Blockbook C.9 D.2

Reprints a manual ( Biblium pauperum ) used by friars from the 12th to the 15th century to instruct the common folk in the fundamentals of the faith. The 40-leaf book presents 120 pictures interrelating the Old and New Testaments, pertinent verses from Scripture, and interpretations by the anonymous compiler. The text is in Latin, but transcriptions and translations into English are provided. Acidic paper. Paper edition (unseen), $20. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.