Explore the life and legend of Saint Severinus with a carefully edited, source‑based edition. This volume presents Eugippius’s Life alongside scholarly notes, manuscript comparisons, and historical context that illuminate the saint’s story and its reception from late antiquity to modern scholarship.
Designed for readers who value philology and historical detail, the edition explains the hymnography, translations, and textual variants that shape the narrative. It assembles critical apparatus, translations, and cross‑references so you can follow how editors and translators approached the material, from early manuscripts to modern annotations.
- Editorial notes tracing manuscripts, editors, and translations mentioned in the scholarly apparatus
- Commentary on the Hymnarius Severinianus and related translations and editions
- A translation of select passages and the complete contextual notes that accompany them
- Appendices, including a chronological table and an index of cited authors for quick reference
Ideal for readers of late antique religious life, monastic history, and hagiography who want a transparent, well‑documented edition.