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The dynamics of biblical mediation in thirteenth- and fourteenth-century England is explored in four manifestations of the medieval Bible: in liturgical processions Bible and audience were linked by a unique form of non-textual biblical exegesis; sacred books were used as icons in churches and courts of law, judged by their covers and valued for their antiquity; the innovative type of biblical manuscripts that emerged c.1230 employed ink and script, illumination and addenda, to portray a very specific view of the Bible; preachers - an important user-group of these manuscripts - brought the Bible to life while exploring its depths and complexities. This book will appeal to students of medieval culture and religion, as well as to those interested in the Bible and its reception. 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