![]() ![]() ![]() In classic medieval illumination style, illustrations are scattered throughout the several hundred pages. A Brief History of the Codex GigasĬreated in a Benedictine monastery in what is now the modern-day Czech Republic, in the 13 th century, the book was crafted out of wooden covers and animal skin paper known as vellum. In this article, we’ll dive into a brief history of the Codex Gigas, a brief discussion of what the devil looks like in comparison with the illustration featured in the book, and why this matters. Famous for being one of the largest medieval books in the world (if not, the largest), this historical document does not come without its controversies. Owing to a rather large illumination (or illustration) of the devil, this 13 th-century document earned the aforementioned nickname.Ĭodex Gigas means “Giant Book,” owing to the book’s large size, weighing in at 165 pounds. Its other nickname, “The Devil’s Bible,” may also throw readers off balance. If you’re anything like me, you may not have heard this term prior to this article. ![]()
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