Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

XL homiliarum in Evangelia libri duo
Germany, Rhineland, second half of 12th century
MS M.1156. Fol. 108r

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Right margin, above:
Coffer with lock and six metal fittings, inscribed VACCE GRADIEBANTUR PERGENTES ET MUGIENTES ET NON DECLINABANT AD DEXTERAM NEQUE AD SINISTRAM from I Samuel 6:12 (Vulg., I Kings 6:12).
Right margin, below:
Cross, inscribed CRUX DUOBUS MODIS TOLLITUR. PER ABSTINENCIAM ET PER COMPASSIONEM.