In Principio Resource Library

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Below are resources for further study.


YouTube video on the grammar of John 1:1-7 in Latin. Includes pronunciation.

John 1:1

John 1:2

John 1:3

John 1:4

John 1:5

John 1:6

John 1:7


John 1:1-7 in song.

The King of Things – YouTube


John 1:1-7 in chant.

YouTube User daveannaful

Notable Manuscripts

Schuttern Gospel – Located at the British Library, this gospel book was commissioned by Abbot Bertrich and created by the deacon Liutharius ca. 816-825 at  the Benedictine abbey of Schuttern in Germany.

Godescalc Gospel – This lavishly illuminated manuscript was commissioned by Charlemagne and his wife Hildegard and created by Godescalc who used silver and gold on purple-dyed parchment.

Codex Vercellensis – Dating from about the same time as Constantine, the Codex Vercellensis is the oldest surviving copy of the old Latin gospels. This link leads to a spread that contains John 1:1-7, but because of damage, you may only be able read a few words. It’s a tricky one!


Smart History/Khan Academy Video: Charlemagne and the Carolingian Revival (Maybe not for little ears as it briefly mentions details of war)