What is the Book of Kells at Trinity College?

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1. What is the Book of Kells at Trinity College?
2. Why is the Book of Kells being removed from Trinity College?
3. Is the Book of Kells free for Trinity students?
4. How long is the Trinity College Book of Kells tour?
5. Was the Book of Kells stolen?
6. How much does the Book of Kells cost?
7. Is the Book of Kells Catholic?
8. Why was the Book of Kells stolen?
9. Can you walk around Trinity College Dublin?

What is the Book of Kells at Trinity College?

The Book of Kells (Latin: Codex Cenannensis; Irish: Leabhar Cheanannais; Dublin, Trinity College Library, MS A. I. [58], sometimes known as the Book of Columba) is an illuminated manuscript Gospel book in Latin, containing the four Gospels of the New Testament together with various prefatory texts and tables.

Why is the Book of Kells being removed from Trinity College?

Housed in the college's Old Library the book is to be removed due to required “necessary works” on its display area, as part of a wider conservation and preservation plan for the 18th century library.

Is the Book of Kells free for Trinity students?

Trinity Staff, Students and Alumni have free admission subject to availability. ... Please email [email protected] to arrange.

How long is the Trinity College Book of Kells tour?

Approximately 35 minutes Tour Duration Approximately 35 minutes for the guided tour, plus 60 minutes for the visit to the Book of Kells.

Was the Book of Kells stolen?

As noted, it most likely came to Kells from Iona in 806 CE following the worst of the Viking raids on the island and is known to have been stolen in 1007 CE when its cover was lost; the text itself was found discarded.

How much does the Book of Kells cost?

Tickets for the Book of Kells and the Old Library exhibition cost €14 on the day for adults and €12 for children, students with ID and visitors aged over 60. Children under the age of 12 can enter free of charge. Audio guides in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Chinese can be rented for €5.

Is the Book of Kells Catholic?

It contains the four Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John based mostly on the Vulgate, a Latin version of the bible translated by St Jerome in the 4th century AD and used as the authorised bible by the Roman Catholic Church. Today the book consists of 339 vellum (calf skin) folios but there used to be more.

Why was the Book of Kells stolen?

The history of the Book of Kells The Annals of Ulster, describing it as "the chief treasure of the western world", record that it was stolen in 1006 for its ornamental cumdach (shrine).

Can you walk around Trinity College Dublin?

Take the walking tour! Take one of the walking tours led by Trinity College students. What an amazing 3 hours-the depth of our guide's knowledge was incredible and I came away with a much better understanding of the history and social structure of Ireland.