GB 0096 MS 185 - Theological works, notably by Peter Blomevenna

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GB 0096 MS 185

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Theological works, notably by Peter Blomevenna

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  • [1560] (Creation)

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1 volume containing 261 leaves

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Biographical history

Petrus Blomevenna (1466-1536) was born at Leyden, and was Prior of the Carthusian monastery of Cologne for 29 years. He composed several religious treatises. Robert de Croy became Bishop of Cambrai in 1519 when his brother Guillaume, who was Bishop of Cambrai and of Toledo, resigned the former office in favour of Robert. Robert died in 1556.

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GB 0096 MS 185 [1560] Collection (fonds) 1 volume containing 261 leaves Unknown
Petrus Blomevenna (1466-1536) was born at Leyden, and was Prior of the Carthusian monastery of Cologne for 29 years. He composed several religious treatises. Robert de Croy became Bishop of Cambrai in 1519 when his brother Guillaume, who was Bishop of Cambrai and of Toledo, resigned the former office in favour of Robert. Robert died in 1556.

Manuscript volume containing contemporary transcripts of theological works, [1560], namely 'Libellus introductorius in vitam contemplatium cui titulus Directorum paruum contemplari inchoantium', by Petrus Blomevenna, Prior of the Carthusian monastery of Cologne; an incomplete copy of a work on the Holy Eucharist, also by Petrus Blomevenna, entitled 'Enchiridion Sacerdotum'; and a copy of the acts and decrees of the Diocesan Synod convoked by Robert de Croy, Bishop of Cambrai in 1550.

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Manuscript sextodecimo. Bound in contemporary stamped leather (rebacked).

Collection level description.

The two works by Petrus Blomevenna were printed in Cologne in [1527] and 1532 respectively. The decrees of the synod convoked by Robert de Croy were printed in 1551 and again in 1614 - see La France Pontificale (Metropole de Cambrai) by H J P Fisquet.

Compiled by Sarah Smith as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. ISAD(G) 2nd edition, and NCA rules for the construction of personal, place and corporate names (1997). Aug 2000 Ancient religions Blomevenna , Petrus , 1466-1536 , Prior of Cologne monastery Christianity Croy , Robert de , d 1556 , Bishop of Cambrai Literature Religions Theology

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Manuscript volume containing contemporary transcripts of theological works, [1560], namely 'Libellus introductorius in vitam contemplatium cui titulus Directorum paruum contemplari inchoantium', by Petrus Blomevenna, Prior of the Carthusian monastery of Cologne; an incomplete copy of a work on the Holy Eucharist, also by Petrus Blomevenna, entitled 'Enchiridion Sacerdotum'; and a copy of the acts and decrees of the Diocesan Synod convoked by Robert de Croy, Bishop of Cambrai in 1550.

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Access to this collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the supervised environment and restrictions of the Library's Palaeography Room. Uncatalogued material may not be seen. Please contact the University Archivist for details.

Conditions governing reproduction

Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.

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  • English

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  • Latin

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Latin

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Senate House Library, University of London

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ISAD(G) 2nd edition, and NCA rules for the construction of personal, place and corporate names (1997).

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  • English

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