Vitae patrum (Lives of the Fathers)

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Vitae patrum (Lives of the Fathers)

Item Info

Item No: mca0810600
Title: Vitae patrum (Lives of the Fathers)
Script: Gothic
Language: Latin
Folio Number: ff. 60v-61r
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:

Opening with decorated catchword


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.


Country: Country:Germany

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1425
Image Dimensions Width: 339 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E 81