Excerpt from La Vaticane de Paul III à Paul V: D'Après des Documents Nouveaux
Nous tous, hommes deglise, la maison du père de famille; et avec une émotion plus intime encore, au contact de ces érudits d'une si parfaite probité et d'une si pure vertu de la cour Romaine du xvx° s1ecle.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history of the Vatican Library's Greek manuscript collection, focusing on a remarkable period of acquisitions from 1530-1585. During this time, three influential cardinal-librariansâ"Cervini, Sirleto, and Carafaâ"enriched the library through purchases and donations, shaping its collection of Greek manuscripts. The narrative centers around Sirleto, an erudite scholar and tireless collector who played a pivotal role in shaping the library's holdings, aided by a network of Greek scribes and scholars. The book explores the challenges of manuscript acquisition and preservation in the 16th century, providing insights into the world of Renaissance scholarship, textual transmission, and the development of one of the world's foremost repositories of ancient knowledge. Through its detailed research and engaging storytelling, this book sheds light on the dedicated individuals and complex processes that contributed to the Vatican Library's legacy as a treasure-trove of Greek manuscripts. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780666428233_0
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