The beginning of Torah portion Balak (בָּלָק) is marked by this design.
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BnF Hébreu 29; Bible; 15th century; f.92v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
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BuDS has produced guidance on who is most at risk, and how you can protect yourself, at the link.
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Splendid initial 'T'(e Igitur) to drive away the sadness of the world
BnF MS Latin 2293; Sacramentarium sancti salvatoris figiacensis; 11th century (3rd quarter); South West France (Figeac?); f.19v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
A splendid 'T'(e igitur) from the 9th century
BnF MS Latin 2292; Sacramentarium Nonantolanum; 9th century; School of Saint-Denis; f.8r @gallicabnf.bsky.social
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The beginning of Torah portion Chukat (חֻקַּת) is marked by this design in red and gold.
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BnF MS Hébreu 20; Bible (תנ"ך); 1301 CE; Tudela (Spain); f.94v @gallicabnf.bsky.social
Decorated initial-word panel of Torah portion Chukat (חֻקַּת)
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BL Or 2696; Torah with Rash's commentary; 14th century; Germany; f.303v @blmedieval.bsky.social
This decorated initial-word panel marks the beginning of Torah portion Chukat (חֻקַּת).
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BL Add MS 15423; Torah; 1441 CE-1467 CE; Central Italy (Florence); f.103r @blmedieval.bsky.social
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Decorated initial-word panel of Torah portion Balak (בָּלָק), in which the prophet Balaam's donkey protects him from a sword wielding angel.
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BL Or 2696; Torah with Rash's commentary; 14th century; Germany; f.310v @blmedieval.bsky.social
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Unfinished business
BnF MS Latin 2293; Sacramentarium sancti salvatoris figiacensis; 11th century (3rd quarter); South West France (Figeac?); ff.17r, 17v, 19r @gallicabnf.bsky.social
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This decorated initial-word marks the beginning of Torah portion Balak (בָּלָק), in which the prophet Balaam is unable to curse the people of Israel.
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BL Add MS 15423; Torah; 1441 CE-1467 CE; Central Italy (Florence); f.105r @blmedieval.bsky.social
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Temperatures across England will be dangerously high this week
