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Schemel Forum Evening Course - The Book of Kells and its World 600-900 CE

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Tuesday, 31 March, 2015

Schemel Forum Evening Course - The Book of Kells and its World 600-900 CE

The fall of Rome caused political and economic disruptions throughout Europe. But the Dark Ages were not as dark as popularly thought and one area that shone brightly was the insular world that we call the British Isles. Some of the greatest medieval manuscripts were created during this period. This course will examine the Lindisfame Gospels (ca 720) and the Book of Kells (ca 800), other books and the culture that produced them. The course will cover the Christianization of the insular world including the role of St. Patrick, the survival of literacy, trade and cross- cultural influences and their impact on the culture that produced these landmark books. The course will feature illustrated lecture and chance to see fine art facsimiles of the Lindisfame Gospels and the Book of Kells.

Michael Knies
Special Collections Librarian/Associate Professor
The University of Scranton

Tuesdays, March 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21
6:00 to 7:15 p.m.
Weinberg Memorial Library Room 305

Course is free to The University of Scranton Staff, Faculty and Students.

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Emily Brees

Phone: 570-941-6206
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Weinberg Memorial Library, Room 305

300 Monroe Avenue
 Scranton, PA 18510