I. The Interpolated Hispana and the Origins of Pseudo-Isidore
Eric Knibbs
This article aims to resolve persistent questions about the date and early manuscript tradition
of Pseudo-Isidore by investigating relationship between Pseudo-Isidorian collection and
its most important formal source, long known scholarship as Hispana Gallica Augustodunensis,
or Autun Hispana. investigation reveals that forgeries were
assembled from a pre-existing of components - including an
early dossier papal letter on two occasions, distinct teams. At least some of
these were developed Louis Pious's opponents at Corbie, Klaus Zechiel-
Eckes has argued. Paschasius Radbertus was almost certainly involved this stage, which
likely extended later 830s. A series distractions setbacks, however
- Wala's exile Bobbio after failed coup in 834; own death in
840; subsequent Carolingian civil war 840 843 prevented any widespread use
or circulation forgeries. lt left generation scholars legal theorists to
blend with Hispana, and, finally, realize full Pseudo-
Isidorian collection. done largely independent assembly teams,
working common pool components, probably during pontificate Nicholas
I (858-867). The unusually diverse tradition reflects these two
separate efforts put into circulation. One team,
responsible for A/B recension Pseudo-lsidorian forgeries, appears have worked at
Corbie. location their counterparts, responsible 1 recension, is impossible determine,
though key manuscripts been associated diocesan centers.
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