http://www.dianedover.com/Jamila/bookofkells.pdf
This is a HUGE 265MB pdf file taken by a SCA member during a research assignment.
Enjoy
THE BOOK OF KELLS (pdf)
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THE BOOK OF KELLS (pdf)
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Re: THE BOOK OF KELLS (pdf)
What does it contain? What is it about?
I would look myself, but I don't feel like downloading a 256 megs book just for the hell of it.
I would look myself, but I don't feel like downloading a 256 megs book just for the hell of it.
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Re: THE BOOK OF KELLS (pdf)
Book of Kells is a very, very ornate hand scribbled bible complete with pictures. 
It is a work of art even if you're not the religious type.
It is a work of art even if you're not the religious type.They say, "the tree of liberty must be watered with the blood of tyrants and patriots." I suppose it never occurred to them that they are the tyrants, not the patriots. Those weapons are not being used to fight some kind of tyranny; they are bringing them to an event where people are getting together to talk. -Mike Wong
But as far as board culture in general, I do think that young male overaggression is a contributing factor to the general atmosphere of hostility. It's not SOS and the Mess throwing hand grenades all over the forum- Red
But as far as board culture in general, I do think that young male overaggression is a contributing factor to the general atmosphere of hostility. It's not SOS and the Mess throwing hand grenades all over the forum- Red
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Re: THE BOOK OF KELLS (pdf)
That sounds good, I admit. Does it provide footnotes? Translation quality and that sort of stuff?
Or is it just really pretty?
Or is it just really pretty?
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Re: THE BOOK OF KELLS (pdf)
The Book of Kells is the source of much of the "Celtic Knotwork" design style now popular. The Irish monks who scripted and limed it were very talented and very patient. Lots of complicated knots, stylized beasts, and the original colors were quite bright. Nearly every page has a decorated margin, and there are many full-page illuminations of familiar Bible stories.
The Bible verses themselves are Liturgical Latin, so it's not that hard to read if you know your Latin (or your Bible verses).
The Bible verses themselves are Liturgical Latin, so it's not that hard to read if you know your Latin (or your Bible verses).
Me: Nope, that's why I have you around to tell me.
Nitram: You -are- beautiful. Anyone tries to tell you otherwise kill them.
"A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP" -- Leonard Nimoy, last Tweet
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Re: THE BOOK OF KELLS (pdf)
This... It's quite a spectacular looking piece of work, and I'm an atheistZixinus wrote:Or is it just really pretty?
"Did I not just us the word 'puzzling'?"