> One of our books of hours hasa miniature of clergy venerating Christ
> rising out of the tomb (at least he is most of the way out & not
> supported by Mary & disciples) with the instruments of the Passion
> behind. Isthis a familiar motiff (it's not in any of our other booksof
> hours)? Also, are the dice traditional instruments of the passion?
>
> tom izbicki
Dear Tom,
For the subject of dice, I recommend
Gerd Mentgen, 'Der Wu"rfelzoll und andere antiju"dische Schikanen in
Mittelalter und fru"her Neuzeit', *Zeitschrift fu"r historische
Forschung*, 22 (1995) 1-48
Cheers,
Christoph
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