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| Title: | Basil, Saint, Bishop of Caesarea, De legendis gentilium libris. Manuscript (Ms 45) |
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| Dates: | circa 1480 |
| Manuscript Number: | Codex Ms 45 |
| Size: | 1 volume; 25 x 18 cm |
| Repository: |
Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center |
| Abstract: | Also includes Vita Sancti Antonii Eremitae of St. Athanasius, Patriarch of Alexandria. Text in Ancient Greek. Codex Ms 45. |
The manuscript is open for research.
When quoting material from this collection, the preferred citation is: Basil, Saint, Bishop of Caesarea, De legendis gentilium libris. Manuscript, Codex Ms 45, Hanna Holborn Gray Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library.
An important work of Saint Basil (circa 329-379), who championed the validity of studying Pagan literature, bound with the Vita Sancti Antonii Eremitae of Saint Athanasius (also known as Athanasius the Apostolic), Patriarch of Alexandria (circa 293-373).
Vellum binding with leather thongs; modern restoration
Text in Greek.
71 leaves.
| Volume 1 | Codex Ms 45 |