New Medieval Manuscript Discoveries: Lost Writings of St. Augustine and a Lost Copy of Cædmon's Hymn // News // Medieval Institute // University of Notre Dame

Medieval illumination: Three men and an orange-gowned woman gesture toward an old, white-bearded man emerging from earth. — Saul and the Witch of Endor, miniature by the Master of Otto van Moerdrecht (fl. circa 1420–circa 1430).

Medievalists.net brings us news of two exciting discoveries of lost medieval texts: two sermons of St. Augustine and a copy of Cædmon's Hymn, thought to be the earliest poem in English.

The sermons were found in a twelfth-century manuscript first held by Bad Doberan Abbey in Poland. Read their full story.

Researchers from Trinity College Dubling found the copy of Cædmon's Hymn in a manuscript held by the National Central Library of Rome. Read the full story.