Bible B, Leaf with the End of the First Epistle and the Beginning of the Second Epistle of Peter, Recto

Alternative Title

Catalogue 19, Bible 'B'

Creator

Unknown

Files

Publication Date

1200

Time Period

circa 13th century

Abstract

The Second Epistle of Peter is a testament in which Peter desires to be remembered for his Christian teachings. The epistle also stresses the significance of the grace of God while emphasizing the need for individual and collective moral effort in order to attain final salvation.

Decoration

Header, "TRI II." Left column, flourished initial "X" and "S"; chapter division "V." Right column, decorated initial "S."

Text Identification

The Epistle of Peter begins "Simon Petrus servus (et) Apostol(us)…" (Simon Peter, a servant and apostle…).

Keywords

Manuscripts, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Bibles, Bible. 2nd Peter, New Testament

Notes

Items in this collection are only available online; we do not have physical copies of these items in the USF Library's Special Collections. The original items were returned to the donor.

Extent

1 page

Geographic Location

France

Language

Latin

Media Type

Illuminated manuscripts

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

S04-00009-00223-R

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Bible B, Leaf with the End of the First Epistle and the Beginning of the Second Epistle of Peter, Recto" (1200). Sacred Leaves Manuscript Collection. 9.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/sacred_leaves/9