the Book of Kells
/ðə ˌbʊk əv ˈkelz/
/ðə ˌbʊk əv ˈkelz/
- a copy of the four Gospels of the Bible made in the 8th century at a religious community in the town of Kells in Ireland. It has many beautiful illustrations, and can be seen in the library of Trinity College, Dublin.
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