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![The <em>Vienna Genesis</em>](https://smarthistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/vienna-genesis-thumb-2.jpg)
The Vienna Genesis
Silver ink on purple parchment—what luxury! This is the oldest surviving illustrated biblical text.
![<em>The Story of Jacob</em> from the Vienna Genesis](https://smarthistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/The-Story-of-Jacob-from-the-Vienna-Genesis-570x350.jpg)
The Story of Jacob from the Vienna Genesis
A family outing begins with a river crossing and ends with Jacob wrestling an angel. This story twists and turns.
![Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well, <em>Vienna Genesis</em>](https://smarthistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Rebecca-and-Eliezer-at-the-Well-Vienna-Genesis-thumb-570x350.jpg)
Rebecca and Eliezer at the Well, Vienna Genesis
One image, two episodes—and three cultures. This narrative of Rebecca contains multitudes.