Royal MS 1 D IV

BIBLE, in Latin, of S. Jerome's version; preceded by the epistle of Jerome to Paulinus (f. i). The books of the O. T. follow the usual Vulgate order, with the addition of 3 Esdras after Nehemiah. Jerome's prologues, except those to Chronicles, Esdras, Job (for all of which spaces are left), and Ecclesiastes; and the usual additional prologues to Wisdom, Baruch, and the Minor Prophets, except Joel, Amos, Haggai, and Malachi; all the Minor Prophets except Hosea have in addition the short extracts from the epistle to Paulinus. The prologues to Maccabees are wanting, a space being left for them. The N. T. is arranged thus: Gospels, Pauline Epistles, Catholic Epistles, Acts, Apocalypse. The Epistle to the Colossians follows 2 Thessalonians, and the apocryphal Epistle to the Laodiceans follows Titus (f 437). The second Epistle of S. John follows the first without break or title. The usual prologues are inserted, except those to Matthew, the Catholic Epistles, and Acts. In the O. T. the number of 'verses' in each book is stated at its conclusion. Titles and modern chapters. At the end (f. 465) are 'Interpretationes Hebraicorum nominum' [ by Remigius of Auxerre].

Vellum; ff. 506. 12 3/4 in. x 8 3/4 in. XIII cent. Executed in England. Gatherings of 16 leaves. Double columns. Sec. fol. ' -cuerit. Ego ut'. Good illuminated initials to each book, generally including miniatures. Initials of chapters ornamented in red and blue.