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1. Collection of devotional texts
- Published / Created:
- approximately 1450-1499.
- Call Number:
- Beinecke MS 1259
- Container / Volume:
- Box
- Image Count:
- 96
- Resource Type:
- text
- Abstract:
- Manuscript on paper containing 1) Mechthild of Hackeborn, Liber specialis gratiae (excerpts), f1r-5r; 2) Meditations of St Bernard (excerpts), f5v-8r; 3) Thomas à Kempis, Hortulus Rosarum, f8v-36v
- Description:
- The Liber specialis gratiae records the visions of Mechthild of Hackeborn as told to St. Gertrude Helfta (Gertrude the Great) and another unidentified nun-scribe., In Latin., Title devised by cataloger., Layout: Single columns of 21 lines. Ruled in plummet., Script: gothic bookhand., Decoration: 2-line red initials; rubricated., Binding: Modern gilt full red morocco by Charles de Samblanx (1855-1943). Gilt edges. Marbled endpapers. Spine reads: "Ortulus rosarum" and "Manuscrit du XVe." Marbled slipcase., Secundo folio: lens., and Bookseller description available.
- Subject (Geographic):
- Connecticut and New Haven.
- Subject (Name):
- Mechthild, of Hackeborn, 1241 or 1242-1299?
- Subject (Topic):
- Devotio moderna, Devotional literature, Latin (Medieval and modern), Manuscripts, Medieval, Meditation, Mysticism, Catholic Church, and Women mystics
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Collection of devotional texts
