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, the 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 discusses the earliest Old English translations. This comprehensive study provides a detailed listing and collation of Anglo-Saxon manuscripts, highlighting the significance of textual history within the broader context of Anglo-Saxon culture and history.