The Book of Kells, produced around the year 800 BCE, was a manuscript that contained the four Gospels as well as other customary additions such as the cannon tables. The Gospels were in Latin and were based off of the Vulgate text that St. Jerome wrote. Much of its popularity derives from the extravagant artistry and decoration contained in the book. The incredible work resides in Trinity College Library, in Dublin.
There is controversy as to where the Book was produced because it combines Irish and Anglo-Saxon styles. This means that it could be from a number of places including, Ireland, Scotland, or Northumbria (now northern England). Around the time the Book was written, a viking raid moved the book to Kells, Ireland. In the 11th century, the book lost its cover (which most likely included gold and gems) because it was stolen. Since then, no harm has come to the book and it has been well preserved.
Sources:
Bennett, Judith M. Medieval Europe. 11th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011. Print.
Snell, Melissa. "The Book of Kells." About.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Sept. 2016.
Spangenberg, Lisa. "XPI Autem Generatio: The Book of Kells and the Chi-Rho Page." Celtic Studies Resources. N.p., 25 Dec. 2010. Web. 9 Sept. 2016.
"The Book of Kells." Trinity College Dublin. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Sept. 2016.
This is a short and sweet post about the Book of Kells, good job. It was found in a bog or something wasn't it?
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