Background
SIMMS, George was born on July 4, 1910 in Dublin. Son of John Francis Arthur and Ottilie Simms.
(Japanese Edition.A beautiful and simple introduction to t...)
Japanese Edition.A beautiful and simple introduction to the Book of Kells - now available in Japanese. Here George Otto Simms, a world-renowned authority on the Book of Kells, reveals the mysteries hidden in this magnificent manuscript. He introduces the monks who made the book and guides the reader through the intricate detail of this ancient and exotic book. Japanese edition
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/184717115X/?tag=2022091-20
(A beautiful and simple introduction to the Book of Kells ...)
A beautiful and simple introduction to the Book of Kells - now in paperback. Here George Otto Simms, a world-renowned authority on the Book of Kells, reveals the mysteries hidden in this magnificent manuscript. He introduces the monks who made the book and guides the reader through the intricate detail of this ancient and exotic book.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0862781795/?tag=2022091-20
(In German. A beautiful and simple introduction to the Boo...)
In German. A beautiful and simple introduction to the Book of Kells - now available in German. Here George Otto Simms, a world-renowned authority on the Book of Kells, reveals the mysteries hidden in this magnificent manuscript. He introduces the monks who made the book and guides the reader through the intricate detail of this ancient and exotic book. German edition
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1847171079/?tag=2022091-20
(This book explores the life and world of St. Brendan and ...)
This book explores the life and world of St. Brendan and his exciting journey into the unknown. It tells of the magical and mysterious events that happened to him, why he went on the journey and what he learned from it. Read about volcanoes, icebergs, and sea monsters, about courage and spirituality, and about the powerful monastic life of ancient Ireland.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0862782414/?tag=2022091-20
(A beautiful and simple introduction to the Book of Kells,...)
A beautiful and simple introduction to the Book of Kells, one of the world's most famous illuminated manuscripts, with a newly-expanded color plate section. Here George Otto Simms, a world-renowned authority on the Book of Kells, reveals the mysteries hidden in this magnificent manuscript. He introduces the monks who made it and guides the reader through the intricate detail of this ancient and exotic book.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1847177964/?tag=2022091-20
SIMMS, George was born on July 4, 1910 in Dublin. Son of John Francis Arthur and Ottilie Simms.
He also attended the Prior School in Lifford for a time. He went on to study at Trinity College, Dublin, after having attended Cheltenham College, a public school in the United Kingdom.
He became a deacon in 1935 and a priest in 1936. He was appointed Dean of Cork in 1952. Consecrated a bishop, he served as Bishop of Cork, Cloyne and Ross, 1952-1956.
He was successively Archbishop of Dublin, from 1956 to 1969, and then Archbishop of Armagh, from 1969 to 1980.
(A beautiful and simple introduction to the Book of Kells,...)
(A beautiful and simple introduction to the Book of Kells ...)
(This book explores the life and world of St. Brendan and ...)
(Book by Simms, George Otto)
(Japanese Edition.A beautiful and simple introduction to t...)
(In German. A beautiful and simple introduction to the Boo...)
Royal Irish Academy 1957. Royal Dublin Society 1984.
Married Mercy Felicia in 1941.