Composite manuscript including five texts, 12th-13th century
Contents
Contains five texts, in several different hands.
ff. 1r-28r: Homilies entitled De Laudibus Virginis Matris by Bernard of Clairvaux
ff. 28v-42r: Sermons
ff. 43r-53r: Corpus Iuris Civilis [incomplete]
ff. 53v-54r: Song Spe Mercedis et Corone (lyrics and musical notation)
ff. 56r-144v: Selection of passages of the Old Testament
The texts are described separately, under MS 94/ff. 1r-28r; MS 94/ff. 28v-42r; MS 94/ff. 43r-53r; MS 94/ff. 53v-54r; and MS 94/ff. 56r-144r.
The Homilies are written in a small minuscule of the early 12th century, with plain red and green capitals. Folios 43-53 are by another, larger, 12th century hand. The rest are by various 13th century hands. The margins all through are disastrously cropped.
Dates
- Creation: 12th-13th century
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
An English manuscript but with no marks of local connection or ownership. A Tabula of the 14th century is added on the margin of f. 1. Descriptive titles to the sections are given by a 17th century hand. This is one of Lord Alva's books.
Previous title
Title given to the manuscript in Catherine Borland’s catalogue: Omelie Bernardi, de justicia et jure rubrica, conpilaciones hlstoriarum veteris testamenti.
Previous reference
D. b. IV. 9
Bibliography
Physical Facet
Material: Vellum
Binding: Modern. The titles ‘BERNARDI & HOMILIA’, ‘DE JUSTICIA ET JURE RUBRICA’, COMPILACIONES HISTORIARUM VET. TESTAMENTI’, and ‘M.S.S. 14TH & 15TH CENTS.’ are stamped on the outer cover spine upright.
Collation: a5, b2, c8-f8, g3, h8, i5, k8-r8, s10, t6, v8, x1=144.
Dimensions
15.56 cm x 10.80 cm
General
Secundo folio: a deo. Hon
Foliation and number of lines to a page: ff. 144, partly in double columns, the number of lines to a page varies throughout the manuscript.
Source
- Erskine, James, 1722-1796 (Lord Barjarg and Alva | Scottish lawyer) (Former owner, Person)
- Savile, Henry, 1568-1617 (collector of manuscripts) (Former owner, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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