2. What is the Juel-Jensen Psalter?

An Ethiopian manuscript containing the Book of Psalms

8. How does the Juel-Jensen Psalter reflect the ideology of Ethiopian Solomonic kingship?

Emphasizing legitimacy through biblical connection to David and Solomon

* The presentation of David and Solomon as Christian rulers was intended as

the true descendants of Israel.

1. What is the primary focus / main takeaway of this reading

Portraying kingship through images in the Juel-Jensen Psalter

4. What is the significance of the David and Solomon portraits in the context of Ethiopian kingship?

They symbolize the divine approval of Ethiopian kings

5. How do the David and Solomon portraits in the Juel-Jensen Psalter compare to other traditions?

They have unique features that distinguish them from other traditions

6. What is one aspect that makes the David and Solomon portraits in the Juel-Jensen Psalter unique?

Incorporation of Ethiopian cultural elements

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2. What is the Juel-Jensen Psalter?
A collection of Ethiopian religious songs
A medieval European manuscript
A historical account of King Solomon’s reign
An Ethiopian manuscript containing the Book of Psalms
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8. How does the Juel-Jensen Psalter reflect the ideology of Ethiopian Solomonic kingship?
By mirroring the structure of European medieval royal manuscripts
Emphasizing legitimacy through biblical connection to David and Solomon
By depicting Ethiopian rules without reference to biblical figures
By rejecting biblical kingship in favor of indigenous Ethiopian traditions
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3. Which two biblical figures are prominently featured in the Juel-Jensen Psalter portraits?
Abraham and Isaac
David and Solomon
Moses and Aaron
Peter and Paul
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7. What year was Gnisci's article on the Juel-Jensen Psalter published?
2020
17th century
12th century
Early 1900s
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* Who was seen as the main psalmist and who as the author of the Song of Songs?
Abraham, Isaac
David, Solomon
Solomon, David
Moses, Aaron
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* The presentation of David and Solomon as Christian rulers was intended as
the true descendants of Israel.
rendering of the two biblical kings.
non-Ethiopian motif.
foreign visual models.
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9. Who was King David’s son who is also depicted in the Juel-Jensen Psalter?
Joseph
Moses
Solomon
Abraham
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1. What is the primary focus / main takeaway of this reading
The influence of European art on Ethiopian manuscripts
Particular architectural aesthetics of early Ethiopian churches
The development of religious religious symbols in Ethiopia
Portraying kingship through images in the Juel-Jensen Psalter
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*Which figure was King Solomon?
The left
The right
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*Due to the evidence from the Gärima Gospels and Aksumite inscriptions feature quotations from the Psalms,
Neither answer is correct
illuminated manuscripts existed in Ethiopia during late antiquity
Both of them are correct
Psalms were translated from the Greek Septuagint into classical Ethiopic
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4. What is the significance of the David and Solomon portraits in the context of Ethiopian kingship?
They depict the lineage of Ethiopian rulers
They symbolize the divine approval of Ethiopian kings
They illustrate biblical stories unrelated to Ethiopian royalty
They serve as decorative elements without deeper meaning
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5. How do the David and Solomon portraits in the Juel-Jensen Psalter compare to other traditions?
They have unique features that distinguish them from other traditions
They are identical to European depictions
They lack any distinctive characteristics
They are solely influenced by Middle Eastern art
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*In 20th and 21st centuries, Western scholars have adopted an open and advanced approach to Ethiopian art.
False
True
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* In terms of iconography, what was the miniature of Solomon from the Juel-Jensen Psalter?
He stands and holds a spear
Attendant does not stand upon a stepped platform
There is no prophet Sirach
Solomon holds a sword and is seated on a square-shaped throne
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6. What is one aspect that makes the David and Solomon portraits in the Juel-Jensen Psalter unique?
Incorporation of Ethiopian cultural elements
Absence of religious symbolism
Use of vibrant colors
Their minimalist artistic style

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