Book of Kells Large Calendar 2025

Now measuring 33 x 25.5 cm having been trimmed and rebound in the 19th century. The Book of Kells is written on vellum and the Gospel texts are prefaced with Canon Tables and characterisations of the Evangelists. What makes the Book of Kells unique are the lavish illustrations intertwined with the text with the intention of glorifying God's creations. There are many full pages containing decorations and symbols such as for the Cannon Tables. The Book of Kells was probably used for special ceremonial occasions rather than for daily services. This conclusion has been reached as the transcription of the text was sumptuous but also rather careless with some entire words having been omitted. In other sections texts have been repeated and subsequently painted over to hide the error.

Size 29.7cm x 21cm (opening to 59.4cm x 21cm)

Comes with an envelope sleeve