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Dormition of the Virgin

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BL3265062
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Dormition of the Virgin
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British Library, London, UK
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Syriac Lectionary. Mosul (Iraq), 1216-1220 Language: Syriac Source/Shelfmark: Add. 7170, f.231 Dormition of the Virgin. The Apostles have assembled around the Virgin's coffin. Christ in the middle receives the Virgin's soul in the shape of the Infant Christ. Two angels on either side prepare to receive her soul. This manuscript contains passages from the Gospels in liturgical sequence that are used as readings in church services. Tempera on paper. Image taken from Syriac Lectionary. Originally published/produced in Mosul (Iraq), 1216-1220.

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angel / apostle / Bible (character) / Bible / Iraq / arab civilization / Middle East / Mosul / dormition / event / virgin mary / religious festival / religious event / mary / christ / jesus christ
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