30-10-2017, 03:08 PM
The idea of a Central European origin was considered credible by scholars like Richard Salomon and Erwin Panofsky: this makes it quite relevant for anyone with a minimum of respect for academic scholarship. Similarly, when I read that Alain Touwaide seems to favour an Italian origin, the possibility that the ms was written in Italy gained considerable value in my eyes. I currently see the Central Europe / Italy issue as a major research focus (not that I believe I can contribute much). I hope I live enough to see the results of significant DNA tests on the parchment.
Calling "silly" the opinions of well-respected scholars (or of other people in general) can be a good way to get more clicks on a blog, but I think it should be forbidden on the forum. Sure, Salomon and Panofsky died a long time ago: they will not complain.
Calling "silly" the opinions of well-respected scholars (or of other people in general) can be a good way to get more clicks on a blog, but I think it should be forbidden on the forum. Sure, Salomon and Panofsky died a long time ago: they will not complain.