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2014-09-07
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Veldener, Johann, active 1473-1486
Veldener, Jan
Veldener, Johan
Veldener, Johannes
Veldener, John
Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)
1834
1924
Baring-Gould, Sabine
Gould, Sabine Baring
Gould, S. Baring
Caxton, William
1491
Jacobus, de Voragine
1298
De Voragine, Jacobus
Voragine, Jacques de
Voragine, Jacobus de
Varazze, Jacopo da
Ashton, John
1834
1911
Historia sanctae crucis. Dutch
The Legendary History of the Cross
A Series of Sixty-four Woodcuts from a Dutch Book Published by Veldener, A.D. 1483
The introduction contains an extract from Caxton's translation of the Golden legend (p. xix-lxi) on the 'Invention' or, finding of the holy cross, with reproductions of Fisher's drawings of fresco paintings formerly in the Chapel of Trinity church at Stratford-upon-Avon.
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
"The Legendary History of the Cross" by Johann Veldener et al. is a historical account that appears to have been written during the late 15th century. This work explores the rich tapestry of legends surrounding the Holy Cross, weaving together narratives from various traditions to illuminate its significance within Christianity, particularly through the lens of medieval storytelling and religious art. At the start of this text, the origins of the legend of the Cross are discussed, highlighting its widespread popularity in various forms of medieval literature and art. The narrative opens with the story of Empress Helena, who is said to have discovered the true Cross in Jerusalem. Throughout the introduction and the opening chapters, there is an exploration of various characters, including St. Cyril and St. Ambrose, and references to historical figures like Constantine, setting up a framework of mystical and miraculous events surrounding the discovery and veneration of the Cross. This blend of history, mythology, and religious zeal gives a compelling backdrop to the legends that follow, captivating the reader with a mix of piety and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Church of the Holy Trinity (Stratford-upon-Avon, England)
Holy Cross -- Legends -- Art
Incunabula -- Facsimiles
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Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore
Category: History - Religious
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