Tag Archives: Saint Columba Ireland

columba: kells for the perplexed

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Dave

…When Ireland’s freedom and isolation were finally shattered, Iona’s monastery, like those on the mainland, was destroyed by steel and flame. Of all that passionate industry- the splendor of manuscripts lovingly illuminated, the artistry, the composing- few relics of stature … Continue reading →

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columba: tempted by greed for the Word

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Dave

The literary larceny of Saint Columba. Every night he would sneak off in the dark to indulge his secret lust- his lust for copying a rare manuscript of the Gospels…. …However, he was yet no saint. In fact he was … Continue reading →