Topic: 1. Sacrifice and Bible (16th-18th Century)

The Bible, with its plethora of examples of sacrifice and self-sacrifice, plays a pivotal role in shaping the discourse on sacrifice in the early modern world.
This section includes:

  • Sources: A broad selection of early modern writings, encompassing biblical exegesis, theological and philosophical interpretations, various translations, prayer books, and hymns.
  • Iconographic Representations: This visual collection showcases early modern depictions of biblical sacrifices, including key scenes like the Sacrifice of Isaac as interpreted in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
  • Related Bibliography: Complemented by a comprehensive bibliography of scholarly works from the 19th to 21st centuries, offering modern perspectives and analyses of these historical interpretations.

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[Weigel, Christoph]

Luc. 1, Zacharias adolet thus [1712]

from: C. Wiegel, Historiae celebriores veteris testamenti iconibus representatae, et ad excitandas bonas meditationes selectis epigrammatibus exornatae in lucem datae a Christophoro Weigelio, Noribergae, 1712, n. p.

[Wiener Meister]

Offering a goat as a sacrifice [1420-1430]

from: Codex Historienbibel, Vienna

Albertina, Vienna

[Wiener Meister]

Sacifice scene [1420-1430]

from: Codex Historienbibel, Vienna

Albertina, Vienna

[Wiener Meister]

Sacrifice scene [1420-1430]

from: Codex Historienbibel, Vienna

Albertina, Vienna


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