The Text of the Old Testament in Anglo-Saxon England

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Focusing on the transmission of the Vulgate Old Testament in Anglo-Saxon England, this book explores the variations in early medieval manuscripts, revealing insights into monastic and ecclesiastical history. Richard Marsden analyzes twenty surviving manuscripts, including the Codex Amiatinus, and examines early Old English translations. The study offers a comprehensive listing and collation of these manuscripts, emphasizing the significance of textual history in understanding broader Anglo-Saxon historical contexts.