Sacred

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This lush official catalog of a groundbreaking British Library exhibit presents many of the world’s most beautiful religious texts for the first time. It showcases rare and exquisite examples of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim sacred texts from the Library’s collections, alongside unique treasures on loan from other institutions. Accompanied by essays from leading religious scholars, the book explores the historical development and contemporary meaning of these faiths. Stunning full-color illustrations of previously unreproduced manuscripts are paired with insightful commentary from prominent writers on religion, including Karen Armstrong and Everett Fox. Featured manuscripts include one of the earliest surviving Qur‘ans, completed 160 years after the Prophet Muhammad's death, and a sixth-century Christian text suppressed for omitting Christ's genealogy. Other fascinating works include an ancient Jewish text with an illustration of God’s face—prohibited in Jewish tradition—and the Torah scroll used by the Chinese Jews of Kaifeng. This volume pairs images of remarkable manuscripts with scholarly commentary, illuminating the relationship between these three major faiths. With over 200 color illustrations, it represents the first time such significant manuscripts have been gathered in one volume, highlighting the shared history of these religions.