The Life of Job, by Peter of Blois (fl.1160-1204).
'Compendium de vita Job' ('The Life of Job') by Peter of Blois
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- ReferenceGB 338 MS 72
- Former ReferenceGB 338 MSS/072
- Dates of Creation1443
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialLatin
- Physical Description193x128mm 1 volume Nineteenth century English leather binding
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Acquisition Information
Donated by Mr. Harry H. Peach (Phillipps Ms.9279).
Note
This copy of Peter of Blois's 'Life of Job' was written in Latin by Brother Hugh of Tsgrauensande in 1443. It is written on paper in black ink, the capitals are stroked in red.
Other Finding Aids
Included in the publication: 'A handlist of the manuscript collection' , compiled by Brian Burch and Jenny Clark (Leicester University Library, 1998).
See also: Ker, N.R. ' Medieval manuscripts in British libraries ', (Clarendon Press, 1969-1983), Vol.III, pp.85-86.
Archivist's Note
Former reference MS072.
Description prepared by Andrew Lacey.