Sine nomine - patristic manuscript, 1201-1399

Collection context

Summary

Creator:
Unknown
Date:
1201-1399
Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet 1 box
Language:
Latin
Preferred citation:

Sine nomine - manuscript, ms 3020, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

A 13th or 14th century patristic manuscript, probably from Northern Europe, in Latin small gothic textura book hand. There are regular occurances of rubricated capitals, and the text heavily employs siglas, or various forms of word abbreviation or truncation. The manuscipt has a modern (circa early 20th century) binding made of goatskin.

Biographical / historical:

"Sine nomine" means "without a name,"the opening text invokes celebration and adoration of God ("Jubitorium", and "Venite Adorem [us]").

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Manuscripts.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Sine nomine - manuscript, ms 3020, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.