Codex Gigas

Codex Gigas, as its name suggests in Latin, is the largest book in the world. Was once considered the eighth wonder of the world. Has a length of 92 cm and weighs 75 kg. This impressive book includes Bible stories ancient remedies and magical incantations and magical spells. Codex Gigas is called the Devil's Bible because it contains a very strange combination of text, and a drawing as large a page, which is depicted Satan. The book carries almost supernatural attraction being coveted by the powerful or stolen as spoils of war. Throughout its existence codices inspired fear and obsession of the masters. And now this book reflects an extraordinary magnetism. Even if kept in Sweden, in 2007, after 400 years, Codex arrived in his native Czech Republic. Thousands of people gathered to see and to admire the force. Content codicelui Calligraphy is unusual is remarkably regular. From there was born a natural question whether codices was made by one man or a group of copyists? Even if the Middle Ages, books were made of two or three scribes, Devil Bible is made by one man. But when one man took the time to write such a book? Codex Gigas codexgigas21 1 300x205 Work: Story Bibiliei Diavoluluidepusă to achieve such works are quantified in decades and an ordinary man growing old and losing the qualities necessary for a work that seems perfect. Page after page the book is flawless, mistakes are missing and not missing details omissions. And yet, the book was only one man, as experts say today. The manuscript contains "Alphabet", "Old Testament", "Josephus Flavius", "Isidorus", "Medica", "New Testament", "Confessions", "Havenly City", "devil", "Invocation / chanting" " Cosmas "," Name "and" Calendar " Legend behind Codex Gigas A legend claims that miraculous book was written by a monk condemned who sold his soul to the devil. The story begins in 1230, in a remote convent in Bohemia. In an austere cell, a monk prays to be able to end his life. Sinning, violated a rule monastic saint. Sin is so outrageous that it is not exposed. It is one of the Benedictine monks. Called "black monks" because they wear black strailelor which symbolizes death to earthly world. They made vows of poverty, chastity, obedience and sacrifice endures cruel Physical wore shirts harsh flea infested, fasting, not sleeping enough and autoflagelau. Only the weak fall prey to temptation: greed, envy, sexual deviation. Punishments were from extreme isolation, starvation, excommunication to death. Sometime monk monastery fallen fate is decided. He decided that he must die for violating the rules. Monk promised greater than if it is left one day he would write a work life that glorify impressive monastery forever. His superiors laughed, but the monk insisted be left one night to finish the work. It is left to try, but their edict is clear: if you do not finish the book, you will die. Monk wrote page after page until the numb hand, then turned to the fallen archangel Satan that help him to finish the work. Legend has it that the demon answers the call and asks the monk soul in exchange for aid. In this way the book was finished. Codex kills Codicelui owners were followed by a permanent curse over time. It all started with the monastery in Bohemia faced serious financial problems. "Black monks" were forced to sell the codices of another cult, "white monks" or those dressed in white. Shortly after the "white monks" came into possession of mysterious books, faced with an epidemic fatal bubonic plague. Devil monks who kept the Bible are devastated. A powerful bishop commands monks to return codices. Black plague consume region, making tens of thousands of victims. In 1585 Prince Rudolf fascinated by predictions of Highway, discovers his inclination towards esoteric and occult sciences. Rudolf craves to have codices, which was in possession of the Benedictine monastery. After several gifts and favors, as a gift, the Bible gives Satan monastery. King is captured and committed experts to translate passages. Rudolf codices kept for himself and became fascinated by its contents. As expected, fortune smiles and the king no longer turn a dull character, unsociable, predictable and paranoid. Is isolated in his castle and forget to exercise royal duties. Unfit to drive the king loses his supporters and his family banishes him from the throne. Finally the king dies helpless and celibate. Rudolf's former kingdom falls into enemy hands, rob Swedish soldiers seize library and most precious manuscripts: Codex Gigas. Kristina, female monarch in Europe, take possession codicelui. Can not keep it for too long to the fate of female king takes a strange twist, like the Devil's Bible. In less than ten years Kristina abdicated. Converts to Catholicism, planning to go into exile in Rome. "King" pack their goods including many holy bibles but mysteriously leaves behind Codex Gigas. Over nearly 50 years, codices is almost destroyed in a catastrophic fire. Friday, May 7, 1697, Stockholm Royal Castle, subjects eyes, lies a body: King Charles XI died recently. Castle suddenly caught fire, and the rooms one after another swallowed by flames. One subject fails to take codices and an inhuman effort throws it out the window. Strange miracle book manages to survive a devastating fire. From 1649 to 2007, the manuscript was preserved in the Royal Library in Stockholm. Devil On page 290, a strange painting that depicts Satan drew curious attention over time. This graphic, executed by an amateur according to experts, is the largest drawing of the devil that exists on earth. Devil is depicted alone, standing with his arms up. It drew only four toes with claws and horns. Fix on the next page is depicted in all splendor to paradise. Whatever message sinful monk wanted to convey through the two designs can be achieved duality that leads existence mankind. Confrontation between good and evil is always around us and is so well depicted in the Codex Gigas. These are the two possibilities and choices that are available to man, he chose a path during life. Codex Gigas remains a book full of mysteries, the mysteries and truths shorter unexpected permanent confrontation Creator and the Devil, between good and evil. However, over time, it was thought that the mysterious codex was written under the guidance of the devil, which makes the manuscript to be called and the Devil's Bible.