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6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 1. Christ standing in form of a cross.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 2. Cross in a square. 4 regions, 4 substances, 4 realms of nature, 4 affects. The circle in the middle signifies the all-encompassing power.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 3. Cross. "Crux Salvs". Nine (9) choirs of angels. Starting from the bottom: Angeli, Archangeli, Virtutes, Potestates, Throni, Principatus, Dominationes, Cherubim, and Seraphim.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 4. Cross. Cherubim and Seraphim next to the Cross.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 5. Cross. Four squares around the cross symbolize the spiritual construction of the house of God. "Inclyta crux domini xpi fundamen et aulae".AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 6. Cross. The four cardinal virtues form the Cross.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 7. Cross. Four circles form the Cross and symbolize the four elements, the four directions of the wind, the four seasons, and the four times of day.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 8. Cross. Cross in four squares, each divided into three sections. Twelve fields symbolize 12 months, 12 signs of the Zodiac, 12 winds, 12 apostles, 12 hours, 12 tribes of Israel, 12 Patriarchs, 12 Prophets.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 9. Cross. The 365 days of the year in four hexagons (91 letters in each) and one jointly held unit ("C").AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 10. Cross. Mystical significance of the number 70. Five groups of 14 letters each, to form a cross. 70 years of Babylonian Captivity. 70 years of human life. 70 Elders of Moses. 70 weeks of Daniel.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 11. Cross. Five books of Moses in five squares. The names of the books are contained in the text. Genesis. Exodus. Leviticus. Numerus. Deuter(o)nomium.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 12. Cross. Name of Adam. Also the Greek letters for the four parts of Earth. Anatole. Dysis. Arctos. Mezembria. As numeric signs, they equal 46, the years it took to build the temple in Jerusalem.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 13. Cross. The days that Jesus spent in Mary's womb. Four crosses, each containing 69 days (or 276 total).AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 14. Cross. Number of years from Creation to the Crucifixion. Greek numerals add up to 5231 years. Poem: "En crvcis es haec species iesus bene monstrat."AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Figura. Drollery. Bird-beast.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 15. Cross. Symbols for the four evangelists and the Lamb in the form of a cross. The Lamb has seven horns.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 16. Cross. Seven gifts of the Holy Spirit in seven violets with 8 leaves. Fortitudo is in the center flower.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 17. Cross. Eight blessings in eight octagons.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 18. Cross. The number 40 and its secret formed in four triangles (with ten letters each). 40 days in the desert (Jesus). 40 ancestors of Jesus.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 19. Cross. Significance of the number 50. Five X-shapes. 50 days of the flight to Egypt. 50 days for Pentecost. Receiving the Law on Sinai.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 20. Cross. Mystical significance of the number 120. Represented with the Greek letter Lambda (equals 30 each).AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 21. Cross. Significance of the number 72. 72 years to build the tower of Babel. 72 translators of the bible. 72 disciples.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 22. Cross. Monogram of Christ formed out of Greek letters. Numeric values are 1260 (days that Jesus taught) and 1335 (days between the fall of the Antichrist and the return of the Lord, according to Daniel).AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 23. Cross. Significance of the number 24. "Fortis virtus" and "Victor clarus" in reference to Jesus. 24 spheres of heaven. 24 hours. 24 books of the Old Testament. 24 sons of Aaron.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 24. Cross. Significance of the number 144.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 25. Cross. Significance of Alleluia and Amen in the form of a cross. "Crux aeterna dei es laus vivis in arce polorum".AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Picture poem (Bildgedicht). Chapter 28. Cross. Rabanus Maurus kneeling in prayer before the Cross.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Initial M.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Initial S.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
6677Initial B.AustriaZwettl StadtZisterzienserstiftCodex Zwettlensis 86
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