This is the first time in 500 years that a Benedictine Monastery has commissioned a handwritten, illuminated Bible. Its construction parallels that of its medieval predecessors, written on vellum, using quills, natural handmade inks, hand-ground pigments and gold leaf while incorporating modern themes, images and technology of the 21st century.

The illustrations produced, and some of the calligraphic text, are now available in print, as well as the complete set of books. One of the volumes and many of the giclees are in the gallery for you to examine, and we can order any others for you. These are strikingly beautiful works of art, bringing both old and new Testaments to life in a modern and meaningful way.
Donald Jackson’s scriptorium is located in Wales where he spends most of his time working on The SaintJohn’s Bible. He leads a team of calligraphers writing and illuminating the Bible.
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To see the complete Bible and available artworks, go to
 www.sjbible.org
The Creation
by Donald Jackson
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