Fotoreproductie van een pagina van een psalter before 1872

This is a photoreproduction of a page from a psalter, a book containing the Book of Psalms, created by B. Erdmann. The text is carefully laid out, with decorative elements and rubrication, indicating that it was created for an elite audience during a time when the Church held immense cultural sway. The switch between Latin and German indicates a culture in transition, and one where access to religious texts was becoming increasingly important in local languages. Notice the almost obsessive level of detail, which speaks to the profound spiritual importance of the text. It allows us to reflect on the role of religious texts in shaping identity and community in the past, and invites us to consider how we can use these historical narratives to create a more inclusive future.