De Conceptu Virginali by Anselm of Canterbury
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This section of the manuscript contains the text De Conceptu Virginali by Anselm of Canterbury (1033/4-1109). Anslem was a very influential and prolific writer of philosophical and theological treatises and dialogues. He was a monk, abbot, held the position of Archbishop of Canterbury, and is considered a Saint and a Doctor of the Church. The full title of this dialogue is De Conceptu Virginali et de Originali Peccato (On the Virgin Conception and the Original Sin). As the title suggests, it presents us with an analysis of the problem of Mary’s conception of Jesus while being a virgin and of the original sin of Adam and Eve.
Contents
Capitula: the title on f. 39r reads: Incipiunt Capitula ejusdem Anselmi de conceptu virginali. List of chapters on f. 39r and 39v.
Text: the title on f. 40r reads: Incipit liber Anselmi archiepiscopi de conceptu virginali. The text starts on f. 40r with the following words: Cum in omnibus religiose tue voluntati. And ends on f. 55r with the following words: si vera probari poterit. Explicit liber de conceptu virginali.
Dates
- Creation: 12th century
Creator
- From the Item: Anselm, Saint, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1033-1109 (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
17 folios
Repository Details
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