Divinarum institutionum libri septem
Title
Divinarum institutionum libri septem
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RDS_DO_0267
Description
The RDS digital reproduction of Divinarum institutionum libri septem by L. Caelius Firmianus Lactantius, in a Renaissance manuscript written in Florence, Italy, circa. 1430.
The seven books of the Diuinae institutiones, are the most important work by Lactantius, Christian author and advisor to Roman emperor, Constantine the Great.
They are an apologetic treatise that includes a defense of Christianity and a criticism of pagan religion, philosophy and morals.
In this Renaissance manuscript, each of the seven books has a sectional title in red script followed by an illuminated initial. The seven illuminated initials feature hues of gold, blue, yellow, green and brown, interwoven with illustrations of white vine.
The text is in Latin, with some interlinear Greek translation.
It is speculated that the book was inscribed by Niccolò Niccoli and another unknown scribe.
The seven books of the Diuinae institutiones, are the most important work by Lactantius, Christian author and advisor to Roman emperor, Constantine the Great.
They are an apologetic treatise that includes a defense of Christianity and a criticism of pagan religion, philosophy and morals.
In this Renaissance manuscript, each of the seven books has a sectional title in red script followed by an illuminated initial. The seven illuminated initials feature hues of gold, blue, yellow, green and brown, interwoven with illustrations of white vine.
The text is in Latin, with some interlinear Greek translation.
It is speculated that the book was inscribed by Niccolò Niccoli and another unknown scribe.
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PDF
Language
Greek
Latin
Coverage
Florence, Italy
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Citation
Lucius Caelius Firmianus Lactantius, “Divinarum institutionum libri septem,” RDS Digital Archive, accessed May 25, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/4046.