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De corpore Domini by Albertus Magnus (abridged version), followed by other short theological works, 15th century

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Identifier: MS 78/ff. 82r-93v

Contents

The treatise known as De corpore Domini ('On the body of the Lord') or Liber de sacramento Eucharistiae ('On the sacrament of the Eucharist') belongs to the corpus of Albertus Magnus, ('Albert the Great', c. 1193 - 1280), German Dominican friar, bishop, theologian and philosopher, labelled Doctor universalis due to his impressive knowledge. This manuscript contains an extremely abridged version. On f. 88r it appears that the scribe ceases to follow the text of Albertus Magnus and begins to copy a series of short theological works, somce of which seem to have an independent tradition (those that it was possile to identify are listed below).

De corpore domini: the text begins on f. 82r with the words Nota quod de sacramento altaris multis modis nominatur propter innumerabiles contentivum.

Quare corpus Christi elevatur in missa: it begins on f. 88r with the words Nota octo rationes quare corpus Christi elevatur in missa; probably ends on f. 91v with semel infra annum.

Hostia septem habet proprietates: on f. 91r; it begins with the words Hostia septem habet proprietates que directe opponuntur capitalibus vitiis and ends with cuius hec est in scriptio.

Nota quinque esse miracula in altaris sacramento: it begins on f. 91r with the words Nota quinque esse miracula in altaris sacramento omni sensuum tendencia; it ends on f. 91v with proveniunt propter veritate.

Nota quod sicut mors corporis: it begins on f. 91v with the words Nota quod sicut mors corporis ledit in sex; it ends on f 92r with et multa dapna indigne sumenti proveniunt propter veritate.

Nota de triplici utilitate et triplici damno: it begins on f. 92r with the words Nota de triplici utilitate et triplici dampno; it ends on f. 93r with ipsi audiant verbum istud: Ite maledicti etc. Oremus Deum.

Nota de causis quare deus voluerit nos liberare per se et non per alium: it begins on f. 93r with the words Nota quattuor causas cur dominus voluit hominem per se ipsum liberare; it ends on f. 93v with the words qui ex humanitate indulgentiam dare posset, followed by the rubric Laus Deo.

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.

Extent

12 folios

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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