{"product_id":"ornate-metal-bound-german-bible-w-semi-precious-stone-and-silver-cross-cover","title":"Ornate Metal Bound German Bible W\/ Semi-Precious Stone And Silver Cross Cover","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"194\" data-end=\"221\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eRare 1964 German Catholic Bible – Die Heilige Schrift – Metal Cover, 88 Art Plates, Lucerne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eItem Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"673\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"442\"\u003eDie Heilige Schrift [The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments] – 1964 Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"445\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"459\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kunstkreis Buchverlag, Lucerne, Switzerland\u003cbr data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"506\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e German\u003cbr data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"599\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"609\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1231 (Old Testament) + 359 (New Testament) + 12-page appendix\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eThis stunning deluxe edition of the Holy Scriptures is a collaborative masterpiece between German and Swiss book, music, and art societies. It features a deeply symbolic and ornate metal-bound cover adorned with an elegant silver cross and 12 reliefs of saints, each named and finely detailed. The front also displays embedded semi-precious stones, while the spine shows a grand relief of Jesus Christ. The back cover contains a geometrically engraved cross, completing the sacred aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eInside, the Bible contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1198\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003e88 vivid, full-color art reproductions of Biblical scenes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1295\"\u003eIlluminated chronicle-style pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eA portrait of Pope Paul VI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1329\" data-end=\"1422\"\u003eHigh-quality typesetting and layout from Swiss printers C.J. Bucher AG and Mengis + Sticher\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eExceptional linen binding under the metal exterior\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1478\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eClean, crisp pages with only minor signs of wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eWhy You’ll Want This Edition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"2140\"\u003eThis Bible is more than a book — it is a sacred art object, a collectible, and a spiritual heirloom. Designed with reverence and crafted with precision, this 1964 edition was not mass-produced but issued through exclusive cultural clubs in Germany and Switzerland. It represents a fusion of faith, history, and European craftsmanship rarely seen in modern religious publishing. Whether you're a collector, historian, devout reader, or someone seeking a unique gift or display piece, this edition offers a tangible connection to mid-20th-century Catholic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2147\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003eThe translation work of Professors Vinzenz Hamp, Meinrad Stenzel, and Josef Kürzinger was a major theological achievement in the mid-20th century. Drawing directly from the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts, their edition became a benchmark in Catholic biblical scholarship. This 1964 printing coincides with the papacy of Paul VI and the Second Vatican Council — a transformative time for the Church. The metal binding and illustrated content reflect both the reverence and richness of the faith during that pivotal era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003eWeight - 5.4KG\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003eHeight - 30.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003eWidth - 22cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003eThickness - 8.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2733\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2733\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2857\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003eExcellent condition overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2786\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2758\" data-end=\"2786\"\u003eAll pages clean and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2857\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2857\"\u003eMetal cover slightly tarnished from age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2857\"\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2857\"\u003eAll semi-precious stone attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Momo Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51622169018707,"sku":null,"price":400.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/9187\/5411\/files\/57_a3fab19d-9f2c-413f-99a0-7b4e94d428de.jpg?v=1755168306","url":"https:\/\/www.momorarebooks.co.uk\/products\/ornate-metal-bound-german-bible-w-semi-precious-stone-and-silver-cross-cover","provider":"Momo Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}