An Old Portuguese Version Of The Rule Of Benedict: Palaeographical Ed. From The Alcobaça Ms No. 300 (agora 231) In The Bibliotheca Publica Of Lisbon (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781246785340)

An Old Portuguese Version Of The Rule Of Benedict presents a palaeographical edition of the Rule of Saint Benedict, based on the Alcobaça Manuscript No. 300 (now 231) held in the Bibliotheca Publica of Lisbon. This edition offers valuable insights into the history of the Benedictine Order and the development of the Portuguese language. The manuscript, originating from the Alcobaça Monastery, provides a crucial resource for understanding monastic practices and textual traditions in medieval Portugal.

This scholarly edition is essential for researchers and students interested in monastic history, Portuguese linguistics, and paleography. Saint Benedict's Rule remains a foundational text for Western monasticism, and this version offers a unique window into its reception and adaptation within a specific cultural and linguistic context.

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