Antiphonary (DS5552) (Q24156)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 65.48, Lewis E M 65.48)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Antiphonary (DS5552) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 65.48, Lewis E M 65.48) |
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1425-1450
15. century
1425Gregorian
1450Gregorian
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Extent: 362 x 522 mm; parchment
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Initial A with St. Benedict
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This initial begins the first antiphon of Lauds for the feast of St. Benedict (March 21), 'Armis precinctus vere fidei benedictus idola dum stravit sedem tibi christen paravit' (Girded with arms of true faith, Benedict struck down idols while he prepared a seat for you O Christ). Lewis E M 65:1-78 were once thought to have come from a single manuscript associated with the Cistercian monastery...
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These leaves can be dated to ca. 1430-1440.
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This image shows the reverse of a leaf with an historiated initial from an antiphonary.
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Script: Gothic bookhand
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Contributor: David Kalish
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Cataloger: Dot Porter
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Funder: Council on Library and Information Resources
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5 December 2023
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5 December 2023
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