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100 1 _aVeldener, Johann, active 1473-1486
240 1 0 _aHistoria sanctae crucis. Dutch
245 1 4 _aThe Legendary History of the Cross :
_bA Series of Sixty-four Woodcuts from a Dutch Book Published by Veldener, A.D. 1483
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aThe introduction contains an extract from Caxton's translation of the Golden legend (p. xix-lxi) on the 'Invention' or, finding of the holy cross, with reproductions of Fisher's drawings of fresco paintings formerly in the Chapel of Trinity church at Stratford-upon-Avon.
500 _aRelease date is 2014-09-07
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Legendary History of the Cross" by Johann Veldener et al. is a historical account that appears to have been written during the late 15th century. This work explores the rich tapestry of legends surrounding the Holy Cross, weaving together narratives from various traditions to illuminate its significance within Christianity, particularly through the lens of medieval storytelling and religious art. At the start of this text, the origins of the legend of the Cross are discussed, highlighting its widespread popularity in various forms of medieval literature and art. The narrative opens with the story of Empress Helena, who is said to have discovered the true Cross in Jerusalem. Throughout the introduction and the opening chapters, there is an exploration of various characters, including St. Cyril and St. Ambrose, and references to historical figures like Constantine, setting up a framework of mystical and miraculous events surrounding the discovery and veneration of the Cross. This blend of history, mythology, and religious zeal gives a compelling backdrop to the legends that follow, captivating the reader with a mix of piety and intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChurch of the Holy Trinity (Stratford-upon-Avon, England)
653 _aHoly Cross -- Legends -- Art
653 _aIncunabula -- Facsimiles
700 1 _aBaring-Gould, S.
_q(Sabine),
_d1834-1924
700 1 _aCaxton, William,
_d1422?-1492?
700 1 _aJacobus, de Voragine,
_d1229?-1298
700 1 _aAshton, John,
_d1834-1911
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46800
999 _c87639
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