Religion Matters: Writers and Readers of the Pharetra fidei
| When: | We 23-04-2025 at 17:00 |
| Where: | tbt |
Writers and Readers of the Pharetra fidei: An Arsenal of Information
The collection of texts generally referred to as the Pharetra fidei was written in and copied from the fourteenth to sixteenth century. The texts, which consist of a refutation of the Talmud and an explanation of the truth of the Christian faith, were exceptionally popular. Kaeppeli identifies 137 manuscripts in total, though research has already identified fifty-eight more, among which four vernacular witnesses. This lecture will focus on the contextual information that can be derived from the manuscripts. Travel companions, colophons, readers’ marks, annotations, etc. all reveal how the Pharetra fidei was produced and consumed by diverse local communities.
By: Loïs Bakker
This event is part of the Religion, Culture and Society public lecture series 2024-2025.