A fascinating exploration of the art of the early and middle ages as it relates to the Bible. Louisa Twining's in-depth analysis of the ways in which artists throughout history have depicted biblical figures and events offers readers a unique perspective on both art history and religious scholarship. With beautiful full-color illustrations throughout, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of art and religion. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.