Praying the Word by Donald Jackson
Illuminated Prayers and Wisdom from The Saint John's Bible
An internationally respected calligrapher, Donald Jackson is the artistic director and illuminator of The Saint John's Bible. He is a Senior Scribe to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's Crown Office at the House of Lords in the United Kingdom, a position in which he is responsible for the creation of official state documents. He is an elected Fellow and past Chairman of the prestigious Society of Scribes and Illuminators. His 30-year retrospective exhibition, Painting with Words, premiered at The Minneapolis Institute of Arts in Minneapolis, Minnesota in August, 1988 and traveled to 13 museums and galleries. Donald Jackson works with a team of theologians and artists from Saint John's University and Abbey on The Saint John's Bible. From his scriptorium in Wales, he oversees scribes, artists, and craftsmen who work with him on the handwriting and illumination of the seven-volume, 1,150-page Bible.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780814690932 |
| ISBN 10 | 0814690939 |
| Title | Praying the Word |
| Author | Donald Jackson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Liturgical Press |
| Year published | 2008-10-01 |
| Number of pages | 76 |
| Prizes | Winner of Midwest Book Award (MIPA) (Religion) 2008 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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