The text of the gospels is largely drawn from the vulgate, although it also includes several passages drawn from the ear. Taken from the book of kells, two lines interwoven as if two lives intertwine. The book of kells is an illuminated manuscript gospel book in latin, containing the four gospels of the new testament together with various prefatory texts and tables. Book of kells jewelry is based on the celtic illustrations found in the 8th century book of kells, irelands finest national treasure. Teamer 2018 irish cat pedant necklace book kells cute cat religious amulet wicca necklace jewelry enjoy free shipping worldwide. Shop jewelry and gift items based on the irish book of kells at gaelsong, including pendants, bracelets, framed prints, journals, dvds and home decor. The book of kells is one of the finest and most famous, and also one of the latest, of a group of manuscripts in what is known as the insular style, produced from the late 6th through the early 9th centuries in monasteries in ireland, scotland and england and in continental monasteries with hibernoscottish or anglosaxon foundations. Sterling silver ring kells celtic wedding band gemvara. The pattern of intertwining cords and interlace is derived from eastern and celtic. Nov 15, 2012 we think we know the book of kells, but the plates in this bargain of a book still take your breath away. The book of kells is a richly decorated manuscript containing the four gospels of the new testament.
The national treasure now lives in the library of trinity. The manuscript is now preserved in the library of trinity college in dublin, ireland. The irish gift house is your trusted and family owned store for irish jewelry and gifts throughout the united states. These rings feature an intricate celtic knot design that celebrates the beauty of irelands book of kells. Currently housed in the trinity college library in dublin, its illustrations include stunning examples of celtic knotwork and zoomorphic art. A brief overview the book of kells itself is an irish manuscript that contains the four gospels, along with the eusebian canons, also known as the book of columba, the manuscript is believed to be a relic from the late 500 a. This image has get 9 repi victorian book locket in 14 karat engraved gold. Celtic books, irish books, scottish books, celtic pagan books. The celtic necklace measures approximately 58 tall x 1 58 wide for a bar style necklace. The book market is a great food cafe and 2nd hand book shop in kells spiritual home of one of. The book of kells is probably the single most recognized medieval manuscript. You may be browsing the largest collection of celtic jewelry on the internet with hundreds of silver, gold and non precious selections right at your fingertips. Reproductions from the manuscript in trinity college, dublin slipcased by francoise henry and john kennedy jan 1, 1974 4. Book of kells sterling silver oval trinity tear drop earrings.
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The famed book of kells is a fantastically illustrated or illuminated text of the four gospels, transcribed by irish monks in approximately 800 a. This illuminated manuscript contains the four gospels of the bibles new testament and other sacred texts, written in latin. It was created in a columban monastery in either britain or ireland and may have had contributions from various columban institutions from both britain and ireland. It remained at kells throughout the middle ages, venerated as the great gospel book of st colum cille, a relic of the saint, as. The design for this cross uses four elements from the ancient manuscript, the book of kells. Perfect to enjoy yourself or give to friends and loved ones.
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