• Leabhar Cheaannais, book of Kells in Irish.
• Can be viewed in the Library of the very central University of Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland.
• Ornately illustrated manuscript.
• This was made by Monks in celtic times
• This was produced around 800 A.D in what is termed Insular art.
• It is regarded as the most stunning example of Western Calligraphy by scholars internationally. It is regarded as the best of a group of Manuscripts produced between 600 and 800 A.D.
• Developed late in the group of Manuscripts this can be seen due to the evolving and maturity of style compared to other Manuscripts in series.
• The Book of Kells is made is made up of the 4 gospels of the Bible in Latin.
• Name of the book can from the Abbey of Kells in county Meath Ireland.
• Manuscript was never completed.
• Thought to have begun in Iona and brought to Kells there are competing theories of it being produced in Scotland or England to while ending up in Kells.
• Most likely made in Iona due to close associations with Columban monks who produced the book. The Columban monks were mosty located in Iona.
• Reproductions of the book are available, these start at a few thousand dollars

Picture of Gospel of Matthew page, Trinity College Dublin

• Contents, the complete Gospels of Matthew, Mark Luke and the Gospel of John.
• 16-18 lines of text per page
• The book was used more for its presentational purposes rather than its informational value. It is thought that priest would memorize texts and use the book for presentation purposes.