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Lindisfarne Gospels |
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Lindisfarne GospelsIlluminated manuscript version of the four Gospels, produced in the late 7th century for the Northumbrian island monastery of Lindisfarne. The book was designed and executed by Eadfrith, who became bishop of Lindisfarne in 698. Illuminated in the Hiberno-Saxon style, the Lindisfarne Gospels (now in the British Library) show the fusion of Irish, Classical, and Byzantine elements. See also Book of Kells. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Harry Pears collaborated with Margaret Layson to adapt the script of the Lindisfarne Gospels for reading in a contemporary context, hence the name "Lindisfarne Nova. |
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