The Library
1774 works catalogued century by century, from the literature the Bible was written among to the present — each with a note on what it is, why it lasted, and where to read it.
501–600
1 work
c. 572
Latin
De Correctione Rusticorum
Martin of Braga · c. 520–580
A sermon for country people explaining, in simple terms, why the days of the week are named after demons and why charms and auguries should be abandoned.
1001–1100
1 work
c. 1008–1012
Latin
Burchard of Worms · c. 950–1025
Twenty books of canon law for a working bishop, the nineteenth of which is a penitential listing in detail the folk practices confessors should ask about.
1201–1300
1 work
c. 1250–1261
Latin
Stephen of Bourbon · c. 1180–c. 1261
Illustrative stories for preachers gathered by an inquisitor, including his account of peasants venerating a greyhound as a saint and healer of children.
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