Wooden gospel book covers

Aquinas and more catholic gifts 1225 red cedar cir, suite c. They either consist of one large icon covering the whole cover, or five small icons evangelist around the crucifixion. Notebook hard wooden covers recycled paper coptic by lacunawork, 30. Mathew, mark, luke, and john, the writers of the four gospels. One small tear inside cover was repaired and paper inside covers has a little warp like from a poor gluing job. Yes, it is pretty typical for contemporary liturgical gospel covers to be more like rigid slip covers that install over a modern bound book.

From basic office supplies, such as printer paper and labels, to office equipment, like file cabinets and stylish office furniture, office depot and officemax have the office products you need to get the job done. So the book floats in brass channels that allow it to slide easily as the covers are opened. Available in black with elegant purple alcantara lining. The bible book cover is constructed of quality manmade material imported from italy, with the look. All red leather gospel cover with hand made silver and gold plated and full color enamel image medallions of the resurrection and the four evangelists on the front and cross with decorative brass rosettes on the back. This cover is made of real leather of high quality and is entirely hand made. Holy book covers made of gold, silver, and velvet, gospel. Knowing that the covers of medieval books were wooden panels covered in leather or metal, i consulted with bookbinder brien beidler as to how. See more ideas about bible covers, antique books and medieval books. Available individually or in bulk, we have the absolute best prices and variety of canvas bible covers in one spot. We offer handmade book covers for holy table gospel and epistle. Bible covers bible cases bible covers for women and men.

Ru146 fits midwestosv, also fits liturgical press, catholic book, and liturgy training publications. Protect your bible with a bible cover or carrying case that can also be used to organize bible journaling and bible study accessories. On the cover there is a leather icon in relief representing the resurrection scene. Kittrich stretchable jumbo book cover fits books up to 8 x 10 lot of 2 new.

Utilize our custom online printing and it services for small. You dont want your book of gospels to get worn out so protect it with these gorgeous, handcrafted covers made from silver and leather. It seems practical in this day and age since we must realistically work with an existing printed gospel book rather than handprint and bind our own book. Canvas bible covers discounted canvas book and bible covers we offer a great selection of canvas bible covers at wholesale prices. A gospel cover crafted in the tradition of a medieval treasure. Jaca gilded silver on a wood backing inset with ivory icon sapphire glass and. He is surrounded by the apostles, the four great evangelists. Save on printer ink and toner to keep your office efficient and productive. The cords attach to the wooden covers, and the spine was then covered with soft leather, all done by hand in the medieval european manner.

Gospel book cover with byzantine and western elements of various medieval periods 10th century ivory, with kneeling donor bishop, 12th century gold and enamel, mosan the binding of the mstislav gospel novgorod, 1551 incorporates numerous byzantine miniatures from the 10th and 11th centuries. Made in the nonferrous metals workshop of st elisabeth convent using electrotype, gilding and silvering methods. Click on thumbnails to enlarge the icons gospel or evagelio in greek, means good news. Check out our wooden book cover selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our books shops.

In case you would like us to fit your prayer book in the cover, you can send it to us and we will glad accommodate your request. A treasure binding or jewelled bookbinding is a luxurious book cover using metalwork in gold. This cover protects and makes your evangelion more. Faith can move mountains paper cross bookmark matthew 17. The relief carving in the central portion is by jonathan pageau a canadian based in quebec and the striking veneer frame is made by andrew gould who is based in south carolina. The oldest element of the book is what is now the back cover, which was probably produced in the later 8th century in modern austria, but in the context of. Mckay church goods since 1933 today, our 3rd and 4th generation continue to visit churches daily with deliveries and appointments that pertain to altar cloths, altar breads, candles, furniture, statues and metalware needs. He disassembled the factory binding, page by page, and then resewed the leaves to stout linen cords. Church supply warehouse online church supplies store. We negotiate all details materials, price, techniques, and deadlines in advance. Morgan, already in his early sixties, bought the book in 1901, it was his first major purchase of a medieval manuscript, setting the direction. Holy gospel covers gospel evagelio in greek meaning the good news is the timeless record of christ s life and teaching as the evangelists, mathew, john, luke and mark wrote. The actual bookbinding technique is the same as for other medieval books, with the folios, normally of vellum, stitched together and bound to wooden. Home church supplies liturgical worship books book of gospels covers book of gospels covers.

Walnut wood cover holy bible english easy to read version 8. Also available in brass, brass silverplated, brass goldplated. But this is a nice item and overall conditon is very good. Ru148 fits liturgical press and liturgy training publications with metal covers. Our craftspeople will take into account all your preferences. Discounted canvas book and bible covers we offer a great selection of canvas bible covers at wholesale prices. Jumbo book sox stretchable fabric book cover 9 x 11 black. Our christian book cover design service includes 23 initial designs based on your preferences and vision as the author. We can custom design and make a gospel cover that will truly honor this tradition. This example is shown in the twotone finish with the optional custom clasps. Gospel evagelio in greek meaning the good news is the timeless record of christ. Get an exceptional christian book cover design that blows the rest off the bookshelves. This works quite well, but it is a complicated solution. I love it when publishers reissue an older book with a new cover that somehow matches the newer one.

In the 12thth centuries, it was common for the western church to set an old byzantine ivory icon in a gold frame as a gospel cover. A treasure binding or jewelled bookbinding is a luxurious book cover using metalwork in gold or silver, jewels or ivory, perhaps in addition to more usual bookbinding material for bookcovers such as leather, velvet, or other cloth. See more ideas about wood book, wooden books and book binding. We also offer an array of traditional european chasubles using. Jun 14, 2016 explore byzantinarticons board old book covers, followed by. For churches outside of our local region, we can consult with you on our tollfree number or via email. The books typically bound were gospels and other religious books made for use within the church. Alpha omega church supplies orthodox ecclesiastical art. Lindau gospel cover carolingian investment in preservingembellishing the written word, this book cover fits perfectly.

The icons are set into wooden covers inlaid with precious materials including ebony and salvaged antique ivory. Bible covers bible cases bible covers for women and. The yellow and the strips tie these together, and i love them both. With any order we can furnish a memorial text as shown here, on the opening page if it is suitable for your donor. Cover for holy table gospel book worship books handmade. Gleaf bible cover casebook cover floral pattern with handle fits for standard size bible, 10x7. Many of our orthodox prayer book covers are made with metalwork in silver, copper, brass, and gold the element that stands for the glory of god. Whether you need a bible book cover or a gospel book cover, you will find your requirement in our sterling collection.

In contrast, there is something lacking in most contemporary gospel covers, which are normally made by applying decoration overtop the cardboard covers of an ordinary modern binding. Bronze gold plated gospel stand with elaborate carving in patina finish. Durable, quality covers, use them to protect your bible or favorite book from spills, stains, and wear and tear. Available in brass, silver plated, gold plated, and two tone finishes. The gospels are a infinate story of jesus christs life and teachings. Bible covers, purse style bible cases, covers to protect your bible, with zip covers and handles. Catholic books inc missals and liturgy anglican books inc common worship liturgy lectionaries. For the icon painters amongst you, they make gessoed icon boards with. Distressed leatherlook bible book cover w christian art gifts. Holy table gospel and epistle worship books in covers. The gospel cover shown here bears a truly exquisite carved stone icon by jonathan pageau on the front and back covers. If you send us your book, we will install the hinged covers at no charge. Purple botanic butterfly blessings blessed christian art gifts. Mar 19, 2014 artful gospel book covers from all over the world.

The seams are resistant and refined at the same time. Our book cover designs are one of a kind custom masterpieces created for you with the excellence your manuscript deserves. This refined black bible cover combines a debossed repeat filigree design with a pebbled finish and verse from proverbs 3. A gospel cover crafted in the tradition of a medieval. Close beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. We offer custom prayer book covers which means that the cover can be made to suit your existing book.

Book of the gospels covers page 2 of 2 mckay church goods. The lindau gospels is an illuminated manuscript in the morgan library in new york, which is important for its illuminated text, but still more so for its treasure binding, or metalwork covers, which are of different periods. Our workshop will make covers for the gospel and the epistle according to your measurements. I framed these icons in quartersawn douglas fir, and shipped them, along with the gospel book, to brien. Mossy oak camo polycanvas bible book christian art gifts. Some of the book covers also have the addition of fine quality leather as book binding material. Bright gold lettering on spine and gold on top, side and bottom of pages. Buy holy book gospel covers in leather and metal at. Good craftsmanship, perfect bead size for my hands and. The upper cover is late carolingian work of about 880, and the text of the gospel book itself was written and decorated at the abbey of saint gall around the same time, or slightly later. Notebook hard wooden covers recycled paper coptic by lacunawork, this is cool as hell. Christian book cover design book cover design by exodus design.

The size of the gospel book cover shown on the picture is 230. The greatest challenge was installing the book so that covers could move independently a necessity so that the rigid wood covers do not tear apart the book spine upon being opened. Bible cover all with horizontal pocket and custom pull. Christian book cover design book cover design by exodus. Both are part of a group of liturgical artistans who call themselves new world byzantine studios.