Streets and places with biblical names
Mange gater og steder i Norden har navn med bibelske røtter, dette gjelder også i Norge hvor man blant annet finner Marias vei (Mandal), Moses vei (Drøbak), Gosen (Madla), Sions…
The Vikings and the Bible
It is likely that the Vikings had some knowledge of the Bible as early as the year 793 when they attacked Lindisfarne. The victims of the Viking raids were often…
Biblical Quotes on Buildings
Many houses and buildings around the world have been decorated with quotes from the Bible. This tradition dates back to the Reformation, when it became common to decorate houses with…
What did the engraver do?
Engravers had a central role in Europe's printing presses in the 14th and 15th century. They were responsible for decorating the books. Most engravers had an artistic background, often starting…
What did the parchment maker do?
The parchment maker specialised in producing and processing parchment. The work was both technically difficult and time-consuming. The production process included several steps that required proficient skills in processing animal…
