Illuminated Jewish Manuscripts: Images to Feed the Soul
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Illuminated Jewish Manuscripts: Images to Feed the Soul

The images in illuminated Jewish manuscripts are like the embroidery and applique designs on hand-sewn Judaica; they decorate and inspire. And they feed the creative Jewish soul. Illuminated manuscripts are books that are decorated with images. The earliest examples we have are from the Middle Ages, when books were written by hand. These early illuminated … Continue reading