SSA025: The Lindisfarne Gospels are a masterpiece of Celtic sacred art. Alix Murray and Kathryn Laffrey discuss the origins of the illustrated gospels; the connections between the monks of northern England and the broader Catholic world; and the many influences, from Saxon metalwork to Roman gestures, on the artwork.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Watch this episode and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer The Secrets of Sacred Art. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?

Links for this episode:* The Lindisfarne Gospels – Smarthistory

* The Lindisfarne Gospels – Visit Lindisfarne

* The British Library – Patricia Lovett

* Ebbo Gospels – Wikipedia

* Coronation Gospels – Smarthistory

* Jerome’s Preface to the Gospels – Tertullian

* Secrets of the Staffordshire Hoard – The Past

* Writing in Early Medieval England – The Past

* Domiciling Evangelists in Anglo-Saxon England – Medievalists.net

* Codex Amiatinus – Wikipedia

* The Lindisfarne Gospels: Art, History & Inspiration (British Library Guide)* Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

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