The First Illuminated, Handwritten Bible in 500 Years Is Nearly Complete

The first illuminated, handwritten Bible in 500 years is nearly complete

COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. — "Why would we do this?" That was a key question and initial thought from St. John's University and Abbey officials when they were approached in 1995 by Donald Jackson, a calligrapher and official scribe to the English Crown Office in Chancery, to create a handwritten Bible. "It really was: 'Whywouldn't we do it?'" said Timothy Ternes, curator of The St. John's Bible. The St. John's Bible, which can be viewed in the Hill Mus…

St. John's Bible journey nears final chapter

COLLEGEVILLE — "Why would we do this?" That was a key question and initial thought from St. John's University and Abbey officials when they were approached in 1995 by Donald Jackson, a calligrapher and official scribe to the English Crown Office in Chancery, to create a handwritten Bible. "It really was: 'Whywouldn't we do it?'" said Timothy Ternes, curator of The St. John's Bible. The St. John's Bible, which can be viewed in the Hill Museum and…