godspell-bodung

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godspell-bodung, f.n: gospel-preaching, the period during which the gospel has been preached, the Christian dispensation. (GOD-spell-BODD-ung / ˈgɔd-spɛl-ˌbɔ-dʌŋ)

An M intricately decorated with knotwork, dots and flourishes, the first letter of ‘Matheus’ in a medieval gospel book in Latin.
Barberini Gospels; Hiberno-Saxon, late 8th century; Biblioteca Apostolica, Barberini Lat. 570, f. 10r. [digi.vatlib.it]

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