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Book of Kells

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Book of Kells


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WHAT DOES BOOK OF KELLS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Book of Kells

The Book of Kells (Irish: Leabhar Cheanannais) (Dublin, Trinity College Library, MS A. I. (58), sometimes known as the Book of Columba) is an illuminated manuscript Gospel book in Latin, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament together with various prefatory texts and tables. It was created in a Columban monastery in either Britain or Ireland, or indeed may have had contributions from various Columban institutions from both Britain and Ireland. It is believed to have been created ca. 800 AD. The text of the Gospels is largely drawn from the Vulgate, although it also includes several passages drawn from the earlier versions of the Bible known as the Vetus Latina. It is a masterwork of Western calligraphy and represents the pinnacle of Insular illumination. It is also widely regarded as Ireland's finest national treasure. The illustrations and ornamentation of the Book of Kells surpass that of other Insular Gospel books in extravagance and complexity. The decoration combines traditional Christian iconography with the ornate swirling motifs typical of Insular art.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BOOK OF KELLS

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WORDS THAT END LIKE BOOK OF KELLS

alarm bells · bells · Bow Bells · cap and bells · coralbells · Kells · Newtown St Boswells · Royal Tunbridge Wells · Sadler´s Wells · the bells · tubular bells · Tunbridge Wells · walk on eggshells · Wells · wind-bells

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凯尔斯书
1,325 millions of speakers
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Libro de Kells
570 millions of speakers
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Book of Kells
510 millions of speakers
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Kells की पुस्तक
380 millions of speakers
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كتاب كيلز
280 millions of speakers
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Книга Келлс
278 millions of speakers
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Livro de Kells
270 millions of speakers
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Kells বই
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Livre de Kells
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Buku Kells
190 millions of speakers
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Buch von Kells
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ケルズの書
130 millions of speakers
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켈스 의 책
85 millions of speakers
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Buku Kells
85 millions of speakers
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Sách Kells
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கெல்ஸ் புத்தகம்
75 millions of speakers
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केल्सची पुस्तक
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Kells Kitabı
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Book of Kells
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Księga z Kells
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Книга Келлс
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Book of Kells
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Book of Kells
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Boek van Kells
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Book of Kells
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Book of Kells
5 millions of speakers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BOOK OF KELLS»

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The Book of Kells (1920)
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series.
Edward Sullivan, 2010
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Word and Image in the Book of Kells
Word and Image in the Book of Kells offers an in-depth examination of the smaller decorated initials, script layout, and marginalia.
Heather Pulliam, 2006
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Book of Kells Art Tattoos
Four striking images from a rare book of early Christian art depict brilliantly colored celestial figures, winged creatures, and a menacing mythical beast. Tattoos are simple to apply and easy to remove.
Marty Noble, 2001
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Color Your Own Book of Kells
Twenty-eight full-page, ready-to-color illustrations from one of the most beautiful books of the early Middle Ages depict Celtic spirals and interlacings, celestial figures, saints, Celtic crosses, and other finely detailed elements.
‎2002
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The Book of Kells
A new book by the Keeperof Manuscripts at TrinityCollege Library that representsthe glories of theBook of Kells for today'sreaders, revealing theastounding detail andrichness of one of thegreatest treasures ofmedieval Europe
Bernard Meehan, 2012
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Scriptorium: They Wrote the Book of Kells
Scriptorium is Aedan, Osla, and their brethren's story of courage, where pure hearts triumph over barbaric evils. Little did they know their work would become Ireland's finest national treasure: The Book of Kells.
Ivan D. Alexander, 2008
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The Book of Kells
The Book of Kells is the richest and most copiously illustrated book of in the Celto-Saxon style that still survives. However, despite its rarity and fame, there is little that is known about it.
Ben Mackworth-Praed, 2008
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The Book of Kells Painting Book
Works of art in themselves, these large-scale drawings are developed from motifs from the four main categories of animal patterns used throughout the "Book of Kells"--cats, birds, eels, and little people.
Aidan Meehan, 1999
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A Celtic Alphabet: From the Book of Kells and Other Sources
Exploring the Celtic art of decorative lettering, this book reproduces the letters of the Celtic alphabet from original sources.
Andrew Whitson, 1997
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Rhetorical Invention in the Book of Kells: Image and ...
However, strategies to invent images lag far behind our technological capabilities. This dissertation works to understand inventional practices for images through a historic perspective.
William Endres, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BOOK OF KELLS»

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Why is ignorance of the Bible so acceptable in modern society?
... alighting from tourist coaches to cram into the queue for the library of Trinity College to see the Gospels in the form of the Book of Kells. «Irish Times, Jul 15»
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Immuno-Witchery (or I Aten't Dead Pt. 1)
The design was a celtic knotwork piece, copied from a piece of jewelry, which had been copied from the Book of Kells. All the while the artist ... «Patheos, Jul 15»
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Trinity College Dublin seeks campus masterplanner
Historic buildings on the site include the Thomas Burgh-designed 1732 Old Library where the famous Book of Kells is kept. According to the ... «Architects' Journal, Jul 15»
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Song Of The Sea: how an animated treat was made
Released in 2009, The Secret Of Kells was a colourful, disarmingly tender fantasy based around the Book of Kells, an illuminated medieval ... «Den Of Geek, Jul 15»
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In Irish cinemas July 10th
The Irish team behind animation The Book of Kells is back with another gorgeously made tale. This time its about two young children who travel ... «Clickonline.com, Jul 15»
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Film review: Song Of The Sea (U)
The use of hand-drawn frames boosted with CGI is a development of the sumptuous style of his first film The Book Of Kells. Adults should find it ... «Daily Star, Jul 15»
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UWF students return from 'Irish Experience' with a wealth of memories
However, the most impressive manuscript housed at the Trinity library is the legendary “Book of Kells,” written more than 1,000 years ago. «Pensacola News Journal, Jun 15»
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Ireland: Franciscans return to Roundstone 200 years after migrating …
As part of the nationwide trip, the group visited the Book of Kells, Glendalough, Newgrange and the North Coast. The group arrived in Mayo on ... «Independent Catholic News, Jun 15»
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In search of traditional music and a pint in Dublin
... walk past the statue of Molly Malone, visit the Trinity College Harp and the Book of Kells. We learn about Irish independence at Dublin Castle, ... «Dallas Morning News, Jun 15»
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Lichfield Cathedral's gothic majesty
The St Chad's Gospels is an illuminated Anglo Saxon gospel book, from about 730 (making it older than the famous Book of Kells) and the ... «Birmingham Mail, Jun 15»
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