Explore the Trinity College manuscript collection through one authoritative, detailed catalogue.
This volume describes Class B, the section housing the college’s theological manuscripts, and explains the sources, methods, and history behind their descriptions. Aimed at scholars and curious readers alike, it reveals how the collection grew from benefactors, donations, and careful acquisitions.
The pages frame the catalogue’s approach: tracing provenance, noting pictures and scripts, and collating the structure of each manuscript. It also situates the works within the broader history of manuscript culture, drawing on early printed catalogues and later scholars to build a coherent, navigable reference. While focused on the bookish past, the volume remains practical for those seeking to understand how such collections are described and organized.
What you’ll experience
- Context for the major donors who shaped the library’s holdings, with studying notes on their contributions.
- Clear explanations of cataloguing methods, from determining origins to detailing contents and structures.
- Insights into the kinds of manuscripts in Class B, including theological texts and associated r material.
- A historically grounded overview that connects the Trinity College collection to earlier catalogs and scholarly work.
Ideal for readers of manuscript studies, library history, and ecclesiastical history who want a solid, field-ready reference.