The Aristotle of Pippin III. Greek Books Sent to the Frankish Court (ca. 758 AD)
Christian Gastgeber
The article deals with a unique document from the early Carolingian period, letter Pope Paul I sent to King Pippin III. An appendix contains list of books some Greek works. In this paper text is critically re-examined perspective manuscript culture and intention Â»cultural supplementÂ« Frankish court. attracted great interest researchers because book also includes works by Aristotle Ps.Dionysius Areopagite. recent academic discussions was interpreted on basis edition in Monumenta Germaniae Historica, which claims be first real critical original codex unicus, housed at Austrian National Library. Some scholars became victims earlier editions, present as it amended itself late humanist scholar Sebastian Tengnagel (1563-1636). However, MGH edits editor (thus presenting an unknown geometry Dionysius Areopagite), not transmits text. grouping items fundamental for interpreting purpose these were delivered. Hence, goes back roots starts its punctuation. From linguistic approach, Areopagite question appears new light, manuscript, Franks around 758 AD â about 70 years before famous handed over envoys Byzantine Emperor , seems responsible mistake textual transmission. takes up quantity books: research date regarded small library, but listed are rather comprehensive codex. Finally, character analysed here clearly links basic introduction provokes whether further witnesses knowledge period exist.
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