A beautiful and simple introduction to the Book of Kells, one of the world's most famous illuminated manuscripts, with a newly-expanded colour plate section.Here George Otto Simms, a world-renowned authority on the Book of Kells, reveals the mysteries hidden in this magnificent manuscript. He introduces the monks who made the book and guides the reader through the intricate detail of this ancient and exotic book.Also available in French, German, Spanish and Japanese.
George Otto Simms Boeken
George Otto Simms was een vooraanstaand academicus en historicus wiens geschriften diepgaande inzichten bieden in religieuze geschiedenis en oude teksten. Zijn expertise, met name met betrekking tot het Boek van Kells, leverde hem internationale erkenning op. Simms verkende spirituele en historische thema's, waardoor complexe onderwerpen toegankelijk werden door zijn heldere en boeiende proza. Zijn werk blijft het rijke culturele en religieuze erfgoed van Ierland voor lezers verhelderen.
An introduction to one of Ireland's treasures, which has been in the library of Trinity College, Dublin, for 300 years and is recognized as one of the greatest illuminated manuscripts ever produced. Written in the Monastery of Kells in the early 9th cent
In German. A beautiful and simple introduction to the Book of Kells - now available in German. Here George Otto Simms, a world-renowned authority on the Book of Kells, reveals the mysteries hidden in this magnificent manuscript. He introduces the monks who made the book and guides the reader through the intricate detail of this ancient and exotic book. German edition