Anselm of Lucca as a Canonist

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Focusing on the historical significance, this collection features papal letters, conciliar canons, patristic texts, and Roman law, highlighting its role in the twelfth-century cathedral school curriculum. Prof. Manlio Bellomo challenges the notion of a singular 'intact literary work,' suggesting that Anselm's Collection exemplifies the evolving nature of educational texts. The analysis of manuscripts enhances the understanding of the collection's various recensions, marking it as a pivotal Gregorian work in the study of medieval literature and law.