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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.
Where is the original Book of Kells kept?
Trinity College, in Dublin City, is Ireland's oldest university and home to the world famous 9th century manuscript, the Book of Kells.
The Book of Kells - The Library of Trinity College Dublin
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Aug 18, 2021 · 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 ...