Handwritten St Johns Bible blends old craft with modern imagery
In Collegeville Minnesota the St Johns Bible by Donald Jackson combines medieval techniques with modern elements such as space imagery and virtual voice prints. The eight year project costs four million dollars and uses goose quills egg binders and calfskin vellum with precious metal illumination.
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The St John’s Bible project spans centuries in design
The St John’s Bible, housed in vaults at St John’s University, aims to last 4000 years and inspire a campus building to store it. Commissioned in 1998 by St John’s Abbey and University for the 150th anniversary and millennium, it is written by Donald Jackson with work limited to five and a half hours daily.
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Murdale Baptist choir camp stages Gold Medal Mission
The Murdale Baptist Church hosts a five day choir camp producing Hans Bronson's Gold Medal Mission. About 144 students soloists and dancers rehearse under Pam Meyer and a team of 80 volunteers. Performances are free at 5 and 7 p.m. Sunday at Mardale Baptist Church in Carbondale with public admission.
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Rev Seibert marks 50 years of ordained ministry
In Carbondale the Rev. F Jack Seibert will celebrate 50 years ordained with the morning sermon at 9 15 a m at First Presbyterian Church. He was ordained June 27 1954 and has served in Alaska India Ethiopia Malawi and several Illinois churches.
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Spruce Street
James Langdoe
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Achilles Heel review highlights frail human flaws and faith
Pedro the Lion led by David Bazan delivers an 11 track examination of worldly ills from gloom to broken relationships and a grim train wreck aftermath. The standout The Fleecing emphasizes faith amid troubles while Foregone Conclusions shocks with provocative language. Knight Ridder News
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