Vercelli Bible

The Vercelli Bible is an important medieval manuscript, written in Old English, dating back to the late 10th century. It is housed in the Vercelli Library in Italy and is one of the few surviving texts that showcase early English translations of biblical stories and biblical-style poetry. The manuscript contains both prose and verse, including texts like the Gospels and various saints' lives. Its significance lies in its role in the development of English literature and religious education during the Anglo-Saxon period, reflecting the cultural and linguistic shifts of the time before the Norman Conquest.