Exploring The Book of Kells [Hardcover]

George Otto Simms (Author), David Rooney (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 7, 1998 | ISBN-10: 0862781795 | ISBN-13: 978-0862781798 | Edition: 2nd Edition

A beautiful and simple introduction to the Book of Kells - now in paperback.

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.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

YA-- Simply presented and delightfully illustrated, this book would assist students of both art and history in understanding the exceptional beauty and meaning of this illuminated manuscript, a famous treasure made by Irish monks over 1200 years ago.

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About the Author

George Otto Simms was born in Dublin in 1910. He took his BA, MA, BD, PhD, and DD degrees at Trinity College, Dublin. Ordained a priest of the Church of Ireland in 1936, he spent his working life in the service of the church and was Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland from 1969 until his retirement in 1980. A noted scholar and historian, he lectured and wrote extensively, particularly on The Book of Kells, on which he was internationally recognised as an expert. For almost 40 years he contributed a weekly religious feature,'Thinking Aloud', to the Irish Times. George Otto Simms died in 1991.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 72 pages
• Publisher: O'Brien; 2nd Edition edition (March 7, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0862781795
• ISBN-13: 978-0862781798
• Product Dimensions: 4.4 x 4.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,217,919 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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