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Why is the Book of Kells so famous?
The work is the most famous of the medieval illuminated manuscripts for the intricacy, detail, and majesty of the illustrations. It is thought the book was created as a showpiece for the altar, not for daily use, because more attention was obviously given to the artwork than the text.
What is the Book of Kells about?
What is the Book of Kells? The Book of Kells (Trinity College Dublin MS 58) contains the four Gospels in Latin based on the Vulgate text which St Jerome completed in 384AD, intermixed with readings from the earlier Old Latin translation.
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Why does Trinity College have the Book of Kells?
The Bishop of Meath presented the Book of Kells to Trinity College Dublin for safe keeping between 1661-82 and it has been housed in the University's library ever since.
Do you have to pay to see the Book of Kells?
Access to the college campus is free. The Book of Kells is housed in the old library building on campus. Access to the Book of Kells is ticketed. Due to high demand and current restrictions, the best way to get tickets is online.
The Book of Kells is an illuminated manuscript and Celtic Gospel book in Latin, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament together with various ...
May 4, 2022 · One of the greatest treasures of its kind, the Book of Kells is an illuminated religious manuscript from the medieval period. Written in Latin, ...
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