Forschungsbibliothek Gotha, Memb. II 143
De natura rerum libri XX
Codicology
| Current Location: | Forschungsbibliothek Gotha, Gotha, Germany |
| Shelfmark: | Memb. II 143 |
| Produced: | Germany (Kloster St. Matthias Trier), 14th century |
| Manuscript Type: | Encyclopedia |
| Language: | Latin |
| Folios: | 224 |
| Author: | Thomas of Cantimpré |
| Illustrated: | No |
| Media: | Parchment |
| Dimensions: | Height: 20.5 cm Width: 14.5 cm |
Description
The De natura rerum libri XX, an encyclopedia by Thomas of Cantimpré is on folio 3r-220v. This is the Liber de natura rerem version with 20 books instead of 19; the additional book is on eclipses and celestial motion. Each book is preceded by a table listing the titles of the chapters in that book.
The De natura rerum libri XX is followed by an unidentified text on animals (folio 221r-224r), possibly derived from the Physiologus, describing about 15 birds and beasts. That part of the manuscript is in a different script; it is damaged with several pages missing large sections.
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