Moses the Egyptian in the Illustrated Old English Hexateuch (London, British Library Cotton MS Claudius B.iv)

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Book Synopsis: In Moses the Egyptian, Herbert Broderick analyzes the iconography of Moses in the famous illuminated eleventh-century manuscript known as the Illustrated Old English Hexateuch. A translation into Old English of the first six books of the Bible, the manuscript contains over 390 images, of which 127 depict Moses with a variety of distinctive visual attributes. Broderick presents a compelling thesis that these motifs, in particular the image of the horned Moses, have a Hellenistic Egyptian origin. He argues that the visual construct of Moses in the Old English Hexateuch may have been based on a Late Antique, no longer extant, prototype influenced by works of Hellenistic Egyptian Jewish exegetes, who ascribed to Moses the characteristics of an Egyptian-Hellenistic king, military commander, priest, prophet, and scribe. These Jewish writings were utilized in turn by early Christian apologists such as Clement of Alexandria and Eusebius of Caesarea. Broderick’s analysis of this Moses imagery ranges widely across religious divides, art-historical religious themes, and classical and early Jewish and Christian sources. Herbert Broderick is one of the foremost historians in the field of Anglo-Saxon art, with a primary focus on Old Testament iconography. Readers with interests in the history of medieval manuscript illustration, art history, and early Jewish and Christian apologetics will find much of interest in this profusely illustrated study.

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Discover the captivating world of Moses in the Illustrated Old English Hexateuch with "Moses the Egyptian" by Herbert Broderick. This extraordinary book delves deep into the iconography of Moses, unlocking the secrets behind the stunning illuminated eleventh-century manuscript. With over 390 images, including 127 unique depictions of Moses, this translation into Old English offers a mesmerizing look into the biblical narrative.

Broderick's groundbreaking analysis highlights the Hellenistic Egyptian influence on the visual portrayal of Moses. Explore the image of the horned Moses and its origin, tracing it back to Late Antique prototypes no longer existing. Unveil the fascinating connection between Moses and the characteristics of an Egyptian-Hellenistic king, military commander, priest, prophet, and scribe. This unique interpretation draws upon works of Hellenistic Egyptian Jewish exegetes and early Christian apologists, such as Clement of Alexandria and Eusebius of Caesarea.

Prepare to be captivated by Broderick's extensive range of references, bridging religious divides, art-historical religious themes, and classical and early Jewish and Christian sources. As one of the foremost historians in the field of Anglo-Saxon art, Broderick brings unparalleled expertise to this subject, with a specific focus on Old Testament iconography.

Whether you're an enthusiast of medieval manuscript illustration, an art history buff, or have an interest in early Jewish and Christian apologetics, "Moses the Egyptian" is a meticulously researched and richly illustrated study that will satisfy your intellectual curiosity. Embark on a journey through the pages of this extraordinary book and unravel the enigma of Moses in the Illustrated Old English Hexateuch.

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