The Cistercians and the Glossa Ordinaria: A Status Quaestionis

The article examines the relationship between 12th century Cistercian culture and the collection of Biblical glosses called, Glossa ordinaria (Gloss). An overview of Gloss is provided which was started in the 12th century, with the first books attributed to theologian Anselm of Laon. Other topics in...

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Main Author: Dietz, Elias (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2015
In: Cistercian studies quarterly
Year: 2015, Volume: 50, Issue: 2, Pages: 131-144
Further subjects:B MONASTICISM & religious orders
B Bible
B Glosses & glossaries
B Anselm, of Laon, d. 1117
B Cistercians
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Summary:The article examines the relationship between 12th century Cistercian culture and the collection of Biblical glosses called, Glossa ordinaria (Gloss). An overview of Gloss is provided which was started in the 12th century, with the first books attributed to theologian Anselm of Laon. Other topics include medieval Cistercian literature, Gloss as a standardized reference work, and its influence on Cistercian writers.
ISSN:1062-6549
Contains:Enthalten in: Cistercian studies quarterly