'The Pricke of Conscience', Written in the 15th century in England
'The Pricke of Conscience', often attributed to Richard Rolle of Hampole, defective at both ends, wanting all before v. 182 and after v. 8426 in Morris's edition. beg. 'And to love and drede and leten al ylle'. Junius, who has inserted analytical marginalia throughout, has written 'De notitia sui ipsius. What man is, and was, and schal be', on fol. 1.
Dates
- Creation: Written in the 15th century in England
Extent
120 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English, Middle (1100-1500)
Shelfmark
MS. Junius 56
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. II, no. 5167*
Bibliography
- For other MSS. see H. E. Allen, The Works of Richard Rolle , pp. 273-83.
Physical Facet
On parchment, binding, white leather over bevelled boards, fragments of clasp, contemporary English work
Dimensions
8 1/5 × 5 2/5 in.
Repository Details
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