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Statutes for Elections (Fragment)
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Statutes for Elections (Fragment)
Bifolium from an unidentified text, possibly a work such as book of statutes or constitution for a monastic community, on parchment. Main body text in black in a single column with red highlights and rubrics. Spaces have been left for larger initial capitals which have not been completed. Date: circa 15th Century
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Bifolium Body Capitals Community Completed Constitution Elections Fragment Fragments Highlights Initial Larger Latin Main Manuscript Monastic Parchment Possibly Rubrics Spaces Unidentified 15th Statutes
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1. Title: Fragment of Election Statutes from a 15th Century Monastic Text This fragment showcases a bifolium, or two-page spread, from an unidentified text, likely a book of statutes or constitution for a monastic community, dating back to the 15th century. The text is inscribed on parchment, a material commonly used during the Middle Ages for important documents due to its durability. The main body text is written in a single black column, with red highlights and rubrics added for emphasis. The text primarily focuses on the procedures and regulations governing elections within the monastic community. Although the larger initial capitals have not been completed, their empty spaces add to the intrigue and suggest that this fragment was once part of a more comprehensive work. The use of Latin language in the text further emphasizes its historical significance, as it was the lingua franca of the scholarly and ecclesiastical world during the Middle Ages. The fragment's age and content make it an invaluable resource for scholars studying monastic life, governance, and the evolution of election procedures during this period. The fragment's preservation in the UCL Library Services Digital Collections is a testament to the importance of preserving historical documents for future generations. This precious piece of medieval manuscript history offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to better understand the intricacies of monastic life and the governance structures that shaped it.
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