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Bifolium From A A Missal, Germany, Recto B, Unknown

Sacred Leaves Manuscript Collection

This particular bifolium from a Missal has been cut considerably, resulting in the loss of text.

Missal [Manuscript Leaf, Hu 4]

Medieval Manuscripts

Country of origin: Germany
Date: ca. 1150
Citations: Bond, W. H. Supplement to the Census of Medieval and Renaissance manuscripts in the United States and Canada, no. 10
Provenance: McVitty (Ege)
Other: Includes neumes [music notation]

A missal is a book containing all that is said or sung at mass during the entire year.

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Bifolium From A A Missal, Germany, Recto A, Unknown

Sacred Leaves Manuscript Collection

This particular bifolium from a Missal has been cut considerably, resulting in the loss of text.

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Bifolium From A Psalter, North Germany, Verso, Unknown

Sacred Leaves Manuscript Collection

This bifolium contains Psalms 36 through 38. It is possible that it came from a Psalter once part of a Breviary for Breviaries generally arranged the Psalms according to their recitation over the course of the week rather than in numerical order. Psalms 36 through 38 were reserved for Tuesday readings at Matins.

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Bifolium From A Psalter, North Germany, Recto, Unknown

Sacred Leaves Manuscript Collection

This bifolium contains Psalms 36 through 38. It is possible that it came from a Psalter once part of a Breviary for Breviaries generally arranged the Psalms according to their recitation over the course of the week rather than in numerical order. Psalms 36 through 38 were reserved for Tuesday readings at Matins.

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