The Codex Gigas is a medieval illuminated manuscript likely written in Bohemia in the early 13th century. It is thought to be the largest surviving medieval codex. The manuscript comprises the Bible, both Old and New Testaments, as well as an assortment of other ancient and medieval historical, scholarly, medical, and religious writings. It is known for its full-page illustration of the Devil opposite a full-page illustration of heavenly Jerusalem. The drawing of the Devil and a legend about Satan’s involvement in the massive manuscript’s composition led to its nickname “Devil’s Bible.” It is currently housed in the National Library of Sweden in Stockholm.
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