II. Text and identities in the Synodus II S. Patricii
Sven Meeder
The tract known as the Synodus II. S. Patricii is one of earliest surviving canon law texts from Ireland. It has special signifiance an early and important source Romani faction Irish Church. work survives in two recensions, like many texts, it come to us continental manuscripts only. In past, younger recension was considered be result a confused scribe, not recognising references circumstances. By exploring relationship between focusing on meaning alterations, this article argues that last fact eighth-century scholar, deliberately revising particular sample Canon scholarship appeal new audience.
Zeitschrift der Savigny-Stiftung für Rechtsgeschichte. Kanonistische Abteilung