A More Perfect Fellowship: Faith, Democracy and Difficult Conversations
A More Perfect Fellowship: Faith, Democracy and Difficult Conversations
Joel Allen
MPF 6 John Ross - The Saint John’s Bible and the Art of Revelation”
43 minutes Posted May 21, 2025 at 9:17 pm.
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This podcast explores the astounding creation of human genius and perseverance in the Saint John's Bible - the first hand-inscribed, beautifully illustrated/illuminated Benedictine manuscript of the Bible in over 500 years.


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  • “Illuminating the Word: The Saint John’s Bible in a Modern Age”
    A blend of tradition and innovation in sacred art.

  • “Scripture in Gold and Ink: The Story Behind the Saint John’s Bible”
    Exploring the sacred craft of the first hand-inscribed Benedictine Bible in 500 years.

  • “Faith, Art, and Ink: The Legacy of the Saint John’s Bible”
    Where ancient Benedictine tradition meets 21st-century imagery.

  • “Visions of the Word: A Conversation on the Saint John’s Bible”
    Dr. John Ross on scripture as visual theology.

  • “From Parchment to DNA: The Saint John’s Bible and the Art of Revelation”
    Exploring how timeless text meets modern imagery.

  • “The Living Word: Art, Tragedy, and Transcendence in the Saint John’s Bible”
    Including reflections on September 11 and the visual storytelling of sacred scripture.

  • “Inks of Glory: Crafting the Saint John’s Bible”
    A modern sacred masterpiece 500 years in the making.

  • “Beauty Born of Benedictine Tradition: The Saint John’s Bible”
    Dr. John Ross on faith, calligraphy, and cultural imagination.