medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture

Could the book belong to the figure above St. James’ head?

 

Cyprian

 

From: medieval-religion - Scholarly discussions of medieval religious culture [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of CARLOS
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Subject: [M-R] Saint James with a book on his head

 

medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture

Dear list members. A beautiful images of Saint James can be seen at his parish church in A Coruņa (Spain):

 

http://www.geocities.com/cdesastre20009/James.jpg

 

 

What puzzles me is the book resting on his head

 

Have you ever seen something similar?

 

Any comments would be appreciated

 

 

Carlos

 

 

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