Berengaudus on the Apocalypse
Eric Knibbs
The Apocalypse commentary known as the Expositio super septem visiones libri Apocalypsi has inspired interest for its unusual approach and enigmatic author, only Berengaudus. In two letters, Lupus of Ferrieres recommended a young Bernegaudus to monastery Saint-Germain in Auxerre, so bibliographers have included among ninth-century exegetes. Yet was read widely after 1100, often lavish illuminated manuscripts, no copies antedate eleventh century. For many art historians especially, therefore, remains high medieval text. Closer analysis confirms close relationship between other Carolingian-era commentaries, particularly oeuvre Haimo Auxerre. At same time, Berengaudus uses sources more loosely than usual most authors, course his ultimately rejects Haimonian interpretations. Furthermore, tropological meditations drive address contemporary abuses few highly informative asides. These contain evidence showing that wrote early period, but well Carolingian era had drawn close.
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