Hexameron by Basil of Caesarea
Contents
This part of the manuscript contains the text Hexameron by Basil of Caesarea (329/330-379), an influential theologian and prolific writer of early Christianity, he is considered a saint in different Christian traditions and a doctor by the Catholic Church. The Hexameron (also spelled Hexaëmeron or Hexaëmeros) consists in an interpretation and exegesis of the six days of creation, described in the first book of Genesis. Basil’s text, as first of its kind, set an example for similar commentaries on the creation by later Christian authors.
Contents
Preface: the title on f. 1r reads: Ex Vita beati Basilii. The text starts on f. 1r with the following words: Veniente de dominica Beatus Basilius. And ends on f. 1 with the following words: atque clarissime disceretur.
Prologue: the title on f. 1v reads: Incipit Eustachii viri, disertissimi prologus in Exameron beati basilii Cesariensis Archiepiscopi. The text starts on f. 1v with the following words: Religiosus simulque studiosus. And ends on f. 1v with the following words: peregisse mandata.
Text: the title on f. 1v reads: Incipit Omelia Prima S. Basilii Cesariensis Archiepiscopi in Exameron. 1. Opera vi dierum. The text starts on f. 2r with the following words: In principio fecit deus celum. And ends on f. 53v with the following words: in sec. sec. Amen. Explicit Exameron Basilii Archiepiscopi Cesaree Capadocie.
Dates
- Creation: 12th century
Creator
- Basil, of Caesarea, c 329-379 (Saint, Bishop) (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
53 folios
Uniform Title
Repository Details
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