1. In the Lindisfarne Gospels, what symbol represents
St. Mark? (The Winged lion?)
2. In the Lindisfarne Gospels, who is the only evangelist who is pictured facing the reader directly?
(I think its John)
3.In the Book of Kells, how many evangelists are presented as actual men, rather than symbols? (I have no idea)
yes, yes, http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/features/lindisfarne/evangelists.html#
count .... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Kells#/media/File:KellsFol027v4Evang.jpg
1. In order to find out the symbol that represents St. Mark in the Lindisfarne Gospels, you can either refer to an authoritative source that describes the symbolism in the Gospels, or directly examine images or illustrations of the Lindisfarne Gospels.
One authoritative source is the book "The Lindisfarne Gospels: Society, Spirituality and the Scribe" by Michelle P. Brown, which provides detailed information on the Gospels and their symbols. It explains that the symbol representing St. Mark in the Lindisfarne Gospels is indeed the Winged Lion.
Additionally, you can also search for images or illustrations of the Lindisfarne Gospels online. In these images, you will find that St. Mark is often depicted as a Winged Lion, which serves as his symbol.
2. To determine which evangelist is pictured facing the reader directly in the Lindisfarne Gospels, you can again consult authoritative sources on illuminated manuscripts or study images of the Gospels themselves.
One authoritative source is the book "The Lindisfarne Gospels" by Janet Backhouse. This book explains that the only evangelist who is depicted facing the reader directly in the Lindisfarne Gospels is indeed St. John. Other sources, such as academic articles or publications, can also provide this information.
Alternatively, you can search for images or illustrations of the Lindisfarne Gospels that clearly show the evangelists. By studying these images, you will be able to identify St. John among them as the one facing the reader directly.
3. Determining the number of evangelists presented as actual men in the Book of Kells might require specific knowledge or expertise in illuminated manuscripts, or referring to scholarly works dedicated to the Book of Kells.
One authoritative source is "The Book of Kells: An Illustrated Introduction to the Manuscript in Trinity College, Dublin" by Bernard Meehan. It provides in-depth information about the Book of Kells and its imagery. Another informative source is "The Book of Kells: Selected Plates in Full Color" by Blanche Cirker.
Consulting these sources should clarify the number of evangelists presented as actual men in the Book of Kells. Alternatively, conducting a detailed search online for images or descriptions specifically focusing on the evangelists in the Book of Kells may yield the information you seek.