Vitae patrum (Lives of the Fathers)
Medieval Manuscripts
Item Info
Item No: mca0810011
Title: Vitae patrum (Lives of the Fathers)
Script:
Gothic
Language: Latin
Folio Number: f. 1r
Original Year/Month/Day: 1423
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:
A colophon inscription states that this manuscript was made by order of Johann Abeczier, Bishop of Varmia, in Ermeland, East Prussia (1415-1424).
Notes:
Incipit with initial S
Notes:
This manuscript contains the Vitae patrum (Lives of the Fathers) by Jerome, Rufinus Tyrannus, Athanasius, and others, as well as a letter from St. Augustine to Jerome. This page shows the opening of the Life of St. Hilary by Jerome.
Country: Country:Germany
Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1425
Image Dimensions Width: 339 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E 81
Creator Name: Jerome - Author
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