The Book of Kells stands as a notable example ... and spiritual aspects. The Celtic cross, also known as the Irish cross, is a crucifix with a circle behind the four points of the cross, forming ...

The Book of Kells is considered the finest example of the "Insular" style of illuminated manuscripts — from the Latin word for island, the island being Celtic Britain — that were produced in ...

Of all the books at the Old Library, the most famous and priceless one is the "Book of Kells." This illustrated version of the gospels was created around A.D. 800 by Celtic monks. The manuscripts ...