Commentary of the Song of Songs by Honorius of Autun, 15th century
Contents
This part of the manuscript contains a commentary on the Song of Songs. The scribe identifies it as Prologus Honorii Pape super Cantica Canticorum (Prologue to the Song of Songs by Pope Honorius). However, the text seems to be a commentary of the Song of Songs written by Honorius of Autun, aslo known as Honorius Augustodunensis (c. 1080–1154?), not the homonymous Pope but a popular theologian and prolific writer of the time.
The text starts on f. 136r with the following words: Cantica canticorum dicunt. And ends on f. 151r with the following words: Ecclesia militans et triumphans pro eodem ponitur, etc. etc. Explicit prologus Honorii Pape super cantica et questiones bonas et utiles per Mag. Joh. etc..
Dates
- Creation: 15th century
Creator
- Honorius, of Autun, c 1080-c 1156 (theologian and writer) (Author, 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.
Full Extent
16 folios
Repository Details
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