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Book of Kells - facsimile on display at Ocean County Library on March 5, 2011. Presentation & lecture 2pm . Main branch of the Ocean County Library, Washington Street, Toms River.
The Book of Kells contains the four gospels of the Christian scriptures written in black, red, purple, and yellow ink in an insular majuscule script, preceded by prefaces, summaries, and concordances of gospel passages. Especially famous for the incredible medieval art work.
There are a very limited number of facsimiles that were ever produced worldwide. One is here in Ocean County and will be on display for a short time.
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