MS 81: Collection of verses of the Bible divided by topics by an unknown author, wrongly identified as John Peckham's Opusculum de Virtutibus et Vitiis, 14th century
Contents
This manuscript has the title Opusculum de Virtutibus et Vitiis, attributed to John Peckham. However, it seems to be a collection of verses of the Bible divided by topics, by an unknown author.
Contents
Tabula: on fly leaves, start with: De Avertione and end with: Ypocrismi.
Prologue: starts on f. 1r with the following opening words: Praesens opusculum in quinque partes dividitur.
Text: starts on f. 3r with the following opening words: Prima pars incipit De Aversione in generali. Deum qui te genuit derelinquisti, and ends in f. 156v with the following words: dominus illuminabit illos et regnabit in sec. sec. quod et nobis concedat dominus Jhesu Christe qui es deus benedictus in secula. Amen.
Fragment of a similar treatise: starts on f. 157r with the following opening words: Filiis autem concubinarum largitus est.
An average legal hand with blue, red and purple filigree initials, rubrics and two partial borders of penwork.
Dates
- Creation: 14th century
Creator
- Peckham, John, d 1292 (Archbishop of Canterbury) (Attributed name, Person)
Language of Materials
Latin
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to all. The manuscripts can be consulted in the Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University Main Library.
Extent
1 bound MS volume
Custodial History
Beyond the fact that the hand and ornament are English, there are no indications of provenance, an early inscription on the fly-leaf at the end being completely erased. It is one of Lord Alva's books, and occurs in his Press Catalogue.
Previous reference
D. b. IV. 13.
Previous title
Title given to the manuscript in Catherine Borland’s catalogue: Joannis Peckham De Virtutibus et Vitiis.
Physical Facet
Material: Vellum
Binding: Modern. The title 'Opusculum de Virtutibus et Vitiis M.S.S. 15th century' is stamped in gold on the outer cover spine upright.
Collation: a12, b12, c10, d12, e11 (wants 1), f11 (wants 12), gl2-n12, o8=160.
Dimensions
19.69 cm x 13.34 cm
General
Secundo folio: [in]sultus demonum
Foliation and number of lines to a page: ff. 160, 42-46 lines to a page.
Source
- Erskine, James, 1722-1796 (Lord Barjarg and Alva | Scottish lawyer) (Former owner, Person)
Creator
- Peckham, John, d 1292 (Archbishop of Canterbury) (Attributed name, Person)
Repository Details
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