The Alaverdi Gospels

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One of the most magnificent gospels in the Georgian language is undoubtedly the Alaverdi Gospels, which was completed in 1054 CE. It is the only Georgian manuscript to contain a mandylion, an impression of the face of the Savior on a shroud. Made of leather and metal, the cover is decorated with a painted icon of Jesus Christ, which was later inserted into a silver-chased frame featuring previous stones and cloisonné enamel images of St. George. (Those were created in the 11-12th century CE.) Holy objects were kept in the sockets on the cover. The cover dates from the late Middle Ages. (Georgian National Museum, Tbilisi)

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James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2017, December 18). The Alaverdi Gospels. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7768/the-alaverdi-gospels/

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Wiener, James Blake. "The Alaverdi Gospels." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 18, 2017. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7768/the-alaverdi-gospels/.

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