Schaffhausen Adomnán (Stadtbibl., Gen. 1)

Practice transcribing medieval Irish script!

Practice your transcription skills by transcribing the Life of Columba (Colum Cille) from the famous Schaffhausen manuscript, which was written by Dorbbéne in Iona around the year 700. This manuscript is not only a unique early witness to the literary production of the community of Iona, but also an excellent example to use to familiarize yourself with early Irish minuscule script. In addition, this year we are celebrating the centenary of Colum Cille's birth, so what better way to finish the year than by completing this challenge?

This transcription challenge project helps you learn how to read early medieval Irish manuscripts by focusing on practice. It offers anyone interested a chance to get familiar with Irish script by offering simple introductions and a user-friendly transcription platform.

Want to know more about the manuscript?

Start with: Damian Bracken and Graff, Eric (eds.), The Schaffhausen Adomnán. Schaffhausen, Stadtbibliothek MS Generalia 1, Irish Manuscripts in Facsimile I (Cork: ArCH Project, School of History, UCC, and Cork UP, 2014), Part II Commentary.

Acknowledgements

This manuscript has been uploaded via IIIF courtesy of e-codices.