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The '''Indiculus superstitionum et paganiarum''' ("Small index of superstitions and paganism") is a [[latin]] collection containing [[Capitulary|capitularies]] identifying and condemning superstitious and pagan beliefs among the [[Saxon]]s during the time of their subjugation and conversion by [[Charlemagne]]. |
The '''''Indiculus superstitionum et paganiarum''''' ("Small index of superstitions and paganism") is a [[latin]] collection containing [[Capitulary|capitularies]] identifying and condemning superstitious and pagan beliefs among the [[Saxon]]s during the time of their subjugation and conversion by [[Charlemagne]]. |
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From the original manuscript only the cover remains, which lists thirty chapters. This index provides valuable insight into the religious culture of the pagan Saxons (from the Christian point of view) and into the daily practices of Christian missionaries working in that area. |
From the original manuscript only the cover remains, which lists thirty chapters. This index provides valuable insight into the religious culture of the pagan Saxons (from the Christian point of view) and into the daily practices of Christian missionaries working in that area. |
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The manuscript is held in the [[Vatican Library]] in a collection (''Codex Palatinus Latinus'' 577) which probably originates from [[Fulda]] and thence traveled to Mainz, arriving there in 1479. From Mainz it went to the [[Bibliotheca Palatina]] in [[Heidelberg]], and arrived in Rome at the latest in 1623. |
The manuscript is held in the [[Vatican Library]] in a collection (''Codex Palatinus Latinus'' 577) which probably originates from [[Fulda]] and thence traveled to Mainz, arriving there in 1479. From Mainz it went to the [[Bibliotheca Palatina]] in [[Heidelberg]], and arrived in Rome at the latest in 1623. Preceding the ''Indiculus'' is the so-called [[Old Saxon Baptismal Vow]]. The text is edited in the ''Karlomanni Principis Capitulare'', published by the [[Monumenta Germaniae Historica]]. |
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== Literature == |
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===Editions=== |
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* Georg Heinrich Pertz |
* [http://daten.digitale-sammlungen.de/~db/bsb00000876/images/index.html?seite=60 "Forma Abrenuntiationis diaboli; Indiculus superstitionum et paganiarum]. Georg Heinrich Pertz, ''Capitularia regum Francorum'' Vol. 1. [[Monumenta Germaniae Historica|MGH]], 1835, 19-20. |
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* Heinrich Albin Saupe: ''Der Indiculus superstitionum et paganiarum, ein Verzeichnis heidnischer nnd abergläubischer Gebräuche und Meinungen aus der Zeit Karls des Großen, aus zumeist gleichzeitigen Schriften erläutert.'' |
* Heinrich Albin Saupe: ''Der Indiculus superstitionum et paganiarum, ein Verzeichnis heidnischer nnd abergläubischer Gebräuche und Meinungen aus der Zeit Karls des Großen, aus zumeist gleichzeitigen Schriften erläutert.'' Schulprogramm Leipzig: Städtisches Realgymnasium 1890 (Progr. Nr. 551) ([http://books.google.com/books?hl=en&id=1NFAAAAAIAAJ&dq=Indiculus+superstitionum+et+paganiarum&printsec=frontcover&source=web&ots=oTwa9-8Rct&sig=ICf3DEpep75I61gALFbNH7RbAZI&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=3&ct=result#PPA3,M1 Digitalisat]) |
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===Secondary literature=== |
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*Holger Homann, Eckard Meineke, Ruth Schmidt-Wiegand: ''Indiculus superstitionum et paganiarum''. In: Heinrich Beck, Dieter Geuenich, Heiko Steuer ( |
*Holger Homann, Eckard Meineke, Ruth Schmidt-Wiegand: ''Indiculus superstitionum et paganiarum''. In: Heinrich Beck, Dieter Geuenich, Heiko Steuer (eds.), ''[[Reallexikon der Germanischen Altertumskunde]]'' Bd. 15. de Gruyter, Berlin – New York 2000. ISBN 3-11-016649-6. S. 369–384 |
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* Holger Homann: ''Der Indiculus superstitionum et paganiarum und verwandte Denkmäler.'' Göttingen, Phil. F., Diss. v. 28. Nov. 1966 |
* Holger Homann: ''Der Indiculus superstitionum et paganiarum und verwandte Denkmäler.'' Göttingen, Phil. F., Diss. v. 28. Nov. 1966 |
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Revision as of 19:10, 30 June 2011
The Indiculus superstitionum et paganiarum ("Small index of superstitions and paganism") is a latin collection containing capitularies identifying and condemning superstitious and pagan beliefs among the Saxons during the time of their subjugation and conversion by Charlemagne.
From the original manuscript only the cover remains, which lists thirty chapters. This index provides valuable insight into the religious culture of the pagan Saxons (from the Christian point of view) and into the daily practices of Christian missionaries working in that area.
The manuscript is held in the Vatican Library in a collection (Codex Palatinus Latinus 577) which probably originates from Fulda and thence traveled to Mainz, arriving there in 1479. From Mainz it went to the Bibliotheca Palatina in Heidelberg, and arrived in Rome at the latest in 1623. Preceding the Indiculus is the so-called Old Saxon Baptismal Vow. The text is edited in the Karlomanni Principis Capitulare, published by the Monumenta Germaniae Historica.
Literature
Editions
- "Forma Abrenuntiationis diaboli; Indiculus superstitionum et paganiarum. Georg Heinrich Pertz, Capitularia regum Francorum Vol. 1. MGH, 1835, 19-20.
- Heinrich Albin Saupe: Der Indiculus superstitionum et paganiarum, ein Verzeichnis heidnischer nnd abergläubischer Gebräuche und Meinungen aus der Zeit Karls des Großen, aus zumeist gleichzeitigen Schriften erläutert. Schulprogramm Leipzig: Städtisches Realgymnasium 1890 (Progr. Nr. 551) (Digitalisat)
Secondary literature
- Holger Homann, Eckard Meineke, Ruth Schmidt-Wiegand: Indiculus superstitionum et paganiarum. In: Heinrich Beck, Dieter Geuenich, Heiko Steuer (eds.), Reallexikon der Germanischen Altertumskunde Bd. 15. de Gruyter, Berlin – New York 2000. ISBN 3-11-016649-6. S. 369–384
- Holger Homann: Der Indiculus superstitionum et paganiarum und verwandte Denkmäler. Göttingen, Phil. F., Diss. v. 28. Nov. 1966