British Library seeking funds to buy 7th century Cuthbert Gospel

more on the current Treasures of Heaven exhibit at the British Museum:
According to Karen Armstrong's thoughtful article in today's (well, actually yesterday's) u.tv news, the Medieval cult of relics reminds us of our common humanity and our need to comprehend otherness in ourselves

Should relic kissing be allowed at the British Museum's Treasures of Heaven exhibit? from today's guardian.co.uk

head of a woman

from the Abbey at Cluny 

 Romanesque 12th century

Illuminated Manuscript, Claricia Psalter, Walters Art Museum Ms. W.26, fol.7r

Illuminated Manuscript, Claricia Psalter, Walters Art Museum Ms. W.26, fol.7r, a photo by Walters Art Museum Illuminated Manuscripts on Flickr.

Illuminated Manuscript, Claricia Psalter, Walters Art Museum Ms. W.26, fol.64r

Illuminated Manuscript, Claricia Psalter, Walters Art Museum Ms. W.26, fol.64r, a photo by Walters Art Museum Illuminated Manuscripts on Flickr.

Illuminated Manuscript, Claricia Psalter, Walters Art Museum Ms. W.26, fol.63v

Illuminated Manuscript, Claricia Psalter, Walters Art Museum Ms. W.26, fol.63v, a photo by Walters Art Museum Illuminated Manuscripts on Flickr.