Vrej Nersessian : The Bible in the Armenian Tradition

This text provides a concise historical account of the development of the Bible in Armenia and of the illustrative traditions that are represented in surviving codices. Bibles from collections throughout the world, including the many Armenian Bibles in the British Library collection, are discussed, with accompanying colour illustrations throughout. The book tackles the origin, history and character of the Armenian translation of the Bible. This version is of fundamental importance in terms of the influence it has exerted on Armenian life and culture. The first work of Armenian literature was the Bible, therefore the Armenian literature was the Bible, therefore the Armenian people always had a very special consideration and deep respect for the written word and, ultimately, for the book.