Manuscript fragment on paper of the Consolatio peccatorum of Jacobus de Theramo, here in Czech translation. The Consolatio describes a lawsuit between the Devil (Beilal) and Jesus Christ, with Solomon presiding, in which the Devil sues Christ for having trespassed by descending into Hell to redeem lost souls. Leaf was formerly used as a pastedown
Alternative Title:
Consolatio peccatorum. Czech, Processus Luciferi contra Jesum Christum, and Processus Belial
Description:
In Czech., Layout: 2 columns of 44 lines, with unknown number of lines trimmed from top of leaf., Script: gothic cursiva., and Decoration: one 3-line initial in blue wash, one 3-line initial in red wash.
Subject (Geographic):
Connecticut and New Haven.
Subject (Name):
Jacobus, de Theramo, 1349-1417. and Jesus Christ
Subject (Topic):
Devil, Mock trials, Redemption, and Manuscripts, Medieval