But To Bring A Sword - The Book of Kells

The Book of Kells

The Book of Kells, a Celtic illuminated manuscript copy of the Gospels, uses the word “gaudium” meaning “joy” rather than “gladium,” which means “sword” -- rendering the verse in translation: “I came not to bring peace, but joy”.

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