Medieval Manuscripts, religious or not, depict many of the same concepts used today. Symbolism may differ in subject, but it is still utilized heavily. Purpose for writing differs due to situation, but has the same motives of those long ago. It is easy to see the similarities in the old and the new if the time is taken. Concepts and ideas are constantly being recycled and revamped, but can easily be torn down to the roots. The Lindisfarne Gospels and Redeeming Love share similarities and differences in purpose, subject matter, and the implications of the subject matter. The story of an artistic monk in the eighth century shows the determination of Christians during an unstable period in British history. Magnificent in design, costly in time and materials, the Lindisfarne Gospels are one of the greatest artistic and religious treasures from the time period. The gospels detail the life of …show more content…
It is based on the book of Hosea from the Old Testament. This particular book in the Bible conveys a love story representing God's relationship with the Israelites. The Lindisfarne Gospels tell the story of Jesus and his life on earth, the miracles he performed, and the sacrifice he made. Francine Rivers wrote Redeeming Love after rejoining the Christian faith. In many ways this novel reveals the authors story, constantly falling away and returning to God. Rivers wrote the novel originally as an acclimation to her new faith and God's presence in her life. In comparison to the Lindisfarne Gospels, Redeeming Love narrates a lowly birth and upbringing of a child. While the Gospels tell the story of Jesus, a baby born in a manger to a virgin, the novel tells the story of a prostitute and her journey out of a life of filth to one of love, affection and redemption. All of which are themes/teachings of the