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Saturday, July 19, 2014

The Book of Kells



Folio 32v shows Christ enthroned.

 

The Irish Book of Kells is an illustrated book in Latin of the four Biblical Gospels and includes texts and tables as well.  I found one interesting comment in it about the symbolism of Jesus Christ.

Christ was identified and accompanied by a large number of different symbols, including the fish, the lion, the snake, and the peacock. 

Thames & Hudson, The Book of Kells, Page 50.


by Rita Jean Moran (www.thelibrarykids.com and www.hiddenhumanstory.com)

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