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Consilia by Barnabas de Riatinis of Reggio, 15th century

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Identifier: MS 175/ff. 121r-139r

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Contents

These folios of MS 175 contain a text called Consilia by Barnabas de Riatinis of Reggio. This text seems only to survive in MS 175. It belongs to a popular genre of medieval medical texts known also by the nameconsilia. Consilia, or case consultations, gave pratical advice for maintaining health by managing the six "non-naturals" (food and drink, exercise, sleep, air, excretions and emotions). Similarly to the regimen sanitatis texts bound earlier in this volume, Barnabas' Consilia is a text designed to be used for practical application.

Barnabas de Riatinis' Consilia begins on f. 121 with Consilium magri Barnabe ad arenulum. In casu isto duplex debet esse intentio...

The text is quite short, and ends on f. 139r with the words me offero correpturum et cum reverentia. Gratia dei sit semper vobiscum. Amen. Finis Laus Deo Amen.

Writing

These folios are by a the hand of a third scribe, also in Italian gothic script. There is space left for an ornamental initial at the beginning of the text, but it has not not been added.

Dates

  • Creation: 15th century

Creator

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

18 folios

Subjects

Repository Details

Repository Details

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