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The Writings of Robert Grosseteste, Bishop of Lincoln 1235-1253 S. Harrison Thomson

The Writings of Robert Grosseteste, Bishop of Lincoln 1235-1253 By S. Harrison Thomson

The Writings of Robert Grosseteste, Bishop of Lincoln 1235-1253 by S. Harrison Thomson


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This 1940 book constitutes an extensive bibliographical study of the works of Robert Grosseteste, the 13th-century Bishop of Lincoln. Over 140 libraries were visited and approximately 2500 manuscripts consulted during the preparation of the text, with many manuscripts being examined without prior knowledge that they contained material by Grosseteste.

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The Writings of Robert Grosseteste, Bishop of Lincoln 1235-1253 by S. Harrison Thomson

Robert Grosseteste (c.1168-1253) was a theologian and philosopher who played a significant role in the development of early scientific thought; he held the position of Bishop of Lincoln from 1235 until his death. Originally published in 1940, this book constitutes an extensive bibliographical study of Grosseteste's works based upon original sources. Over 140 libraries were visited and approximately 2500 manuscripts consulted during the preparation of the text, with many manuscripts being examined without prior knowledge that they contained material by Grosseteste. A detailed introduction, indexes and photographic images of manuscripts are also included. This is a groundbreaking book that will be of value to anyone with an interest in Grosseteste and the development of medieval thought.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Catalogue of authentic works of Grosseteste; Commentaries; Philosophical and scientific works; Pastoral and devotional works; Miscellaneous works; Anglo-Norman works; Doubtful works; Spurious works; Lost or untraced works; Index nominum; Index codicum manuscriptorum; Index initiorum.

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NLS9781107668645
9781107668645
1107668646
The Writings of Robert Grosseteste, Bishop of Lincoln 1235-1253 by S. Harrison Thomson
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Paperback
Cambridge University Press
2013-01-03
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