Biblia Sacra Latina [008]

Title
Biblia Sacra Latina [008]
LC Subject
Theology--Early works to 1800 Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern) Bible. Latin--Versions--Vulgate
Item Locator
Eugene, OR, Special Collections and University Archives, University of Oregon, MS 028.
Repository
University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
Alternative
Vulgate Bible [008]
Creator
Jerome, Saint, -419 or 420
Description
Manuscript codex. Prologus, Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numeri, Deuteronomiu, Iosue, Iudicu, Ruth, Regu I, II, III, IV. Paralip I, II. Esdras I, II, III. Tobit, Iudith, Hester, Iob, Psalms. Parabole salomonis, Eclesiastes. Cantica, Sapientie, Ecclesiasticus, Ysayis, Iherentia, Lamtatios. Baruch, Ezechihel, Daniel, Osee, Ioel, Amos, Abdia, Ionas, Micheas, Naum, Abacuch, Sophonias, Aggeus, Zachaias, Malachias, Machabeor[um] I, II. Titum, Philemone, Hebraos, Actus, Iacobus, Petrus I, II. Iohannes I, II, III. Iude, Apocalipsis, Interpretations (Hebrew Names), Concordance or Subject Index. Decoration: Illuminated with large initials in gold paint (not leaf) and tarnished silver leaf, blue, red, and green with white tracery. Designs include human faces, grotesque animals, and interlaced vines and strapwork. Capital letters in red and blue. Text pages have runner in alternating letters of blue and red. Binding: Dark green morocco over boards, blind-stamped in diagonal mesh. Gold tooled paneling with corner fleurons inside covers. Deeply tooled gilt crest with monogram TW (Theodore Williams) on front cover; armorial design on back. On six-paneled spine: 'S. S. BIBLIA LATINA. CODEX ANTIQUUS. SUPRA MEMBRANIS'. Gilt and gauffered edges. Two flyleaves of newer, heavier parchment. Text has been trimmed. Script: Minute (1 mm high) Gothic script in brown ink with rubrication. The size is typical of the 13th century, versus the large works of the 12th century (per Sir Edward Maunde Thompson (1840-1929) in Introduction to Greek and Latin Paleography). Includes corrections by another scribe. The uncrossed '7' for 'et' indicates Italian origin. However, the script also shows French influence. The appearance of some rounded letterforms points to an early date for this manuscript showing its strong Carolingian influence. Origin: On the leaf before the MS. commences is a note in a 14th c. hand, 9 lines, in red and black, giving rules for finding the date of Easter from 1350 onward. Also on this leaf the 14th c. owner's name apparently appeared, but has been erased; there remains a note that the MS. cost him 19 florins...Also a further note for finding the date of Easter occurs on the last leaf...repeating the words 'mill'io C.C.C. quinquagesimo. This shows the book is earlier than 1350 (Thomas Thorp, bookseller, London).
Provenance
Cover monogram TW (Theodore Williams). The name I. N. Bagnall is written in pencil on the front flyleaf. Obtained by Edward Sandford Burgess from Thomas Thorp, London. Donation/Purchase ; Julia Burgess, 1935-1942.
Work Type
codices
Location
Italy
Date
1250/1300
Identifier
MS_028_008
Item Locator
MS 028
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Dc Rights Holder
University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
Use Restrictions
Property rights reside with Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections & University Archives.
Language
Latin
Type
Image
Format
image/tiff
Material
Parchment
Set
University of Oregon Special Collections Manuscripts and Rare Books
Institution
University of Oregon
Layout
Double columns of 57 lines each, ruled by lead point. Page titles in alternate red and blue above text; chapter indicated at side by Roman numerals. No signatures or catchwords.