Hereford and Lincoln Cathedral Libraries during the High Middle Ages

In this study evidence is brought forth from large treasuries of scholastic manuscripts at Hereford and Lincoln that challenges R. M. Thomson's assessment of the importance of those collections during the High Middle Ages. As it turns out, as early as the twelfth century those libraries contain...

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Published inThe Journal of ecclesiastical history Vol. 71; no. 3; pp. 502 - 526
Main Author CLARK, MARK J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cambridge, UK Cambridge University Press 01.07.2020
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Summary:In this study evidence is brought forth from large treasuries of scholastic manuscripts at Hereford and Lincoln that challenges R. M. Thomson's assessment of the importance of those collections during the High Middle Ages. As it turns out, as early as the twelfth century those libraries contained copies of the most important works in the developing Parisian theological curriculum, and the earliest copies of those works may reside in these and other English cathedral libraries. Manuscripts preserving early versions of the Sentences are especially interesting, since they make it possible to study the evolution of Peter Lombard's thought during his lifetime.
ISSN:0022-0469
1469-7637
DOI:10.1017/S0022046919002380