This illustrated manuscript of the four Gospels of the New Testament together was created in a Columban monastery in either Ireland or Scotland around 800, and has been in the custody of Trinity College since 1661, and while one of the four books is on display at any given time, there´s also a room with elaborate displays and explanations of their various highlights.

Read more in my post Our Wonderful Recent Tour of Ireland´s "Greatest Hits."


David Paul Appell