Rare Bible on display at Indiana State Library

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Library will current “The Thriller of the Darlington Bible,” from 1-3 p.m. Aug. 13. It is a free program that may give attention to a 14th century medieval Bible held within the State Library’s collections.

The lecture will examine the origin of the e book — together with manufacturing methods — in addition to the manuscript’s motion from medieval Spain to Indiana. Particularly, the manuscript’s wealthy ornamental program and exquisite illuminations can be examined within the bigger context of medieval Bibles. These with an curiosity in e book historical past, Bible historical past and the Center Ages can be most welcome. The Bible will even be on show throughout and after this system.

Presenters embody David T. Gura, curator of historic and medieval manuscripts on the Hesburgh Library on the College of Notre Dame and concurrent affiliate professor on the college’s Medieval Institute; Seth Irwin, conservator on the Indiana State Library; and Marcia Caudell, supervisor of the Reference and Authorities Providers division on the Indiana State Library.

Registration isn’t essential to attend.

The Indiana State Library is positioned at 315 W. Ohio St. in downtown Indianapolis. The presentation will happen within the library’s Historical past Reference Room.