A Fourteenth Century English Biblical Version

Originally published in 1904, this book presents a fourteenth-century English version of the Bible derived from five different manuscripts.

Anna C. Paues (Edited by)

9781107652965, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 8 May 2014

352 pages
21.6 x 14 x 2 cm, 0.45 kg

Originally published in 1904, this book presents a fourteenth-century English version of the Bible derived from five different manuscripts. Three of the manuscripts were found in the following Cambridge Libraries: Selwyn College, Corpus Christi, and the University Library. The other two were found in the Bodleian Library, Oxford and the private collection of the Earl of Leicester at Holkham Hall, Norfolk. A detailed critical introduction is also included, with notes on the manuscript sources, language and translation. Extensive textual notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the English Bible and biblical translation.

Preface
Introduction
Text
Appendix 1. The Catholic epistles of MS. Douce 250
Appendix 2. Variant readings of MS. Holkham 672
Notes
List of words
List of signs and abbreviations.

Subject Areas: Biblical studies & exegesis [HRCG]