By Vrej Nersessian

In his fascinating account, Dr Nersessian describes the origins of the first translations of the bible into Armenian in the 5th century, which inspired the invention of the Armenian alphabet it self. This survey of Armenian bible history will provide an important source of reference for biblical scholars and for anyone with an interest in the history of Christianity.

This detailed account includes a number of full-color illuminations from ancient Armenian bibles.

90 pages, with index, hard cover
br>ISBN# 0892366400