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Propositiones quae in Lactantio reperiuntur, a catholicis caute legendae
Editors' preface
PROPOSITIONES
PROPOSITIONS
QUAE IN LACTANTIO REPERIUNTUR
WHICH ARE FOUND IN LACTANTIUS
AD FIDEM PERTINENTES, A CATHOLICIS CAUTE LEGENDAE, IN NOTIS,
BEARING ON THE FAITH, TO BE READ WITH CAUTION BY CATHOLICS, IN THE NOTES
VEL PIO SENSU EXPLICATAE, VEL CONFUTATAE, EX EDITIONE ISAEI DESUMPTAE.
EITHER EXPLAINED IN A DEVOUT SENSE OR REFUTED, TAKEN FROM ISAEUS'S EDITION.
Eae sunt numero quatuor et nonaginta: loca vero, ubi toto in opere sparsim antehac periculose legebantur, supra centum et septuaginta.
These are ninety-four in number; but the places where, scattered through the whole work, they were formerly read with danger, are above a hundred and seventy.
1. Deum, amotis Angelis, solum vel solitarium esse, lib. I Institut., cap. 7; lib. IV, cap. 8.
1. That God, the Angels being set aside, is alone or solitary, Book I of the Institutes, chapter 7; Book IV, chapter 8.
2. Deum Angelos, vel homines genuisse, lib. I, cap. 7; lib. II, cap. 13.
2. That God begot Angels, or men, Book I, chapter 7; Book II, chapter 13.
3. Deum ex se ipso genitum, factum, vel procreatum esse, lib. I, c. 7; lib. II, c. 9.
3. That God was begotten, made, or procreated from Himself, Book I, chapter 7; Book II, chapter 9.
4. Templorum usum supervacuum, lib. I, c. 20; lib. II, c. 2, lib. V, c. 8; lib. VI, cap. 25; lib. de Ira Dei, cap. ult.
4. That the use of temples is superfluous, Book I, chapter 20; Book II, chapter 2; Book V, chapter 8; Book VI, chapter 25; the book On the Anger of God, last chapter.
5. Non altaria Deo extruenda, non sacrificia facienda, lib. I, c. 20; lib. II, c. 2; lib. VI, c. 1, 20 et 25; lib. VII, c. 6. Epitom., c. 2. lib. de Ira Dei, c. 21.
5. That altars are not to be built to God, nor sacrifices to be made, Book I, chapter 20; Book II, chapter 2; Book VI, chapters 1, 20 and 25; Book VII, chapter 6. Epitome, chapter 2. The book On the Anger of God, chapter 21.
6. Non munera Deo offerenda, non templa exornanda, lib. II, c. 4; lib. V, c. 8; lib. VI, c. 1 et 25. Epitom. c. 2; lib. de Ira Dei, c. 21.
6. That gifts are not to be offered to God, nor temples to be adorned, Book II, chapter 4; Book V, chapter 8; Book VI, chapters 1 and 25. Epitome, chapter 2; the book On the Anger of God, chapter 21.
7. Imaginum usum supervacaneum esse, lib. II, c. 2, 3, 7, 18 et 19.
7. That the use of images is superfluous, Book II, chapters 2, 3, 7, 18 and 19.
8. Hominem esse hominis animam: corpus autem hominis animae ipsius vas, receptaculum, hospitium, domicilium, vestem, indumentum esse, lib. II, c. 2, 3 et 13; lib. III, c. 18; lib. IV, c. 21 et 26; lib. V, c. 22; lib. VII, c. 12; lib. de Opificio Dei, c. 1, 4 et 20.
8. That the man is the man's soul, while the man's body is the vessel of that soul, its receptacle, lodging, dwelling, garment, clothing, Book II, chapters 2, 3 and 13; Book III, chapter 18; Book IV, chapters 21 and 26; Book V, chapter 22; Book VII, chapter 12; the book On the Workmanship of God, chapters 1, 4 and 20.
9. Brutis rationem inesse, et ab homine sola religione differre, lib. II, c. 3 et 9; lib. III, c. 10; l. VII, c. 9; lib. de Ira Dei, c. 7.
9. That reason is present in brute beasts, and that they differ from man in religion alone, Book II, chapters 3 and 9; Book III, chapter 10; Book VII, chapter 9; the book On the Anger of God, chapter 7.
10. Sapientiam omnibus hominibus aequaliter a Deo datam esse, lib. II, c. 8; lib. III, c. 25.
10. That wisdom has been given by God to all men equally, Book II, chapter 8; Book III, chapter 25.
11. Deum ad excogitandum prudentissimum esse, lib. II, c. 9. (Vide p. 143, not. ad lin. 5.)
11. That God is most skilful at devising, Book II, chapter 9. (See p. 143, note on line 5.)
12. Dei Filium Dei spiritum esse, lib. II, c. 9; l. IV, c. 6, 8, 9 et 18.
12. That the Son of God is a spirit of God, Book II, chapter 9; Book IV, chapters 6, 8, 9 and 18.
13. Supremum Angelum ante mundi molitionem creatum fuisse, l. II, c. 9.
13. That the highest Angel was created before the building of the world, Book II, chapter 9.
14. Supremum Angelum divinam stirpem extitisse, l. II, c. 9.
14. That the highest Angel was of divine stock, Book II, chapter 9.
15. Supremi Angeli peccatum fuisse peccatum invidiae, l. II, c. 9.
15. That the sin of the highest Angel was the sin of envy, Book II, chapter 9.
16. Dei Filium Deo Patri perseverando probatum fuisse, l. II, c. 9.
16. That the Son of God was approved by God the Father through persevering, Book II, chapter 9.
17. Verbum Dei primum et maximum Dei Filium inter Angelos esse, l. II, c. 9; l. IV, c. 8, 10 et 14; juxta unam lectionem, ibi, principem Angelorum.
17. That the Word of God is the first and greatest Son of God among the Angels, Book II, chapter 9; Book IV, chapters 8, 10 and 14; according to one reading, there, the prince of the Angels.
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18. Corpus hominis esse animae septum, vinculum, laqueum, custodiam, carcerem, l. II, c. 9; l. VII, c. 2, 5, 8, 12. Haec jam supra. propositione 8.
18. That the body of man is the soul's enclosure, bond, snare, custody, gaol, Book II, chapter 9; Book VII, chapters 2, 5, 8, 12. This already above, proposition 8.
19. Duo principia, et duos rerum duces esse, alterum bonarum, alterum malarum, l. II, c. 10, 15, 18; l. VI, c. 3 et 6.
19. That there are two principles, and two leaders of things, the one of good things, the other of evil, Book II, chapters 10, 15, 18; Book VI, chapters 3 and 6.
20. Animae materiam in calore esse, l. II, c. 10.
20. That the matter of the soul consists in heat, Book II, chapter 10.
21. Animam humanam ignem esse, l. II, c. 13.
21. That the human soul is fire, Book II, chapter 13.
22. Animam humanam ex Dei spiritu, vel ex Dei substantia esse, l. II, c. 13; l. VII, c. 12.
22. That the human soul is from the spirit of God, or from the substance of God, Book II, chapter 13; Book VII, chapter 12.
23. Adam fuisse ab initio boni ac mali nescium, sed ab esu vetiti fructus adeptum boni ac mali scientiam, l. II, c. 13.
23. That Adam was from the beginning ignorant of good and evil, but from eating the forbidden fruit gained the knowledge of good and evil, Book II, chapter 13.
24. Justorum animas post universale Judicium in paradisum terrestrem introductum iri, l. II, c. 13.
24. That the souls of the just will be brought into the earthly paradise after the universal judgement, Book II, chapter 13.
25. Deum post diluvium vitae hominum metam in centum et viginti annis collocavisse, lib. II, c. 14.
25. That God after the flood set the limit of men's life at a hundred and twenty years, Book II, chapter 14.
26. Angelos a Deo missos ad custodiam atque tutelam hum⟨a⟩ni generis, cum numerus hominum coepisset increscere, l. II, c. 15.
26. That Angels were sent by God for the guarding and protection of the human race, when the number of men had begun to increase, Book II, chapter 15.
27. Eis Deum praecepisse, ante omnia, ne terrae contagione maculati substantiae coelestis amitterent dignitatem, ibid.
27. That God commanded them, before all things, not to lose the dignity of their heavenly substance by being stained with the contagion of the earth, ibid.
28. Eos subinde a diabolo ad vitia pellectos, et mulierum congressibus inquinatos fuisse, ibid.
28. That they were thereupon enticed by the devil into vices, and defiled by intercourse with women, ibid.
29. Idcirco propter eorum peccata non ultra receptos in coelum, in terram decidisse, ibid.
29. That therefore, on account of their sins, they were no longer received into heaven, and fell to the earth, ibid.
30. Eorum autem filios, quia neque Angeli, neque homines fuerunt, sed mediam quamdam naturam gerentes, nec ad inferos nec in coelum receptos fuisse, ibid.
30. But that their sons, because they were neither Angels nor men, but bore a certain middle nature, were received neither into the underworld nor into heaven, ibid.
31. Ita duo genera daemonum facta fuisse, coeleste unum, terrenum alterum, ibid.
31. That thus two kinds of demons came to be, the one heavenly, the other earthly, ibid.
32. Daemones aliquod solatium acquirere ex hominum perditione, l. II, c. 15.
32. That demons gain some solace from the ruin of men, Book II, chapter 15.
33. Daemones esse quosdam spiritus tenues, et incomprehensibiles, l. II, cap. 15.
33. That demons are certain thin and incomprehensible spirits, Book II, chapter 15.
34. Daemones hominum valetudinem vitiare, l. II, c. 15.
34. That demons impair men's health, Book II, chapter 15.
35. Daemones nullum sibi honorem appetere, l. II, c. 17.
35. That demons seek no honour for themselves, Book II, chapter 17.
36. Deum vere et proprie quibusdam affectibus commoveri, l. II, c. 18; l. de Ira Dei, c. 2, 15 et 16.
36. That God is truly and properly moved by certain affections, Book II, chapter 18; the book On the Anger of God, chapters 2, 15 and 16.
37. Deum vere et proprie irasci, l. II, c. 18, et toto l. de Ira Dei, praesertim, c, 16 et 17,
37. That God is truly and properly angry, Book II, chapter 18, and in the whole book On the Anger of God, especially chapters 16 and 17.
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38. Animae humanae originem e coelo esse, l. II, c. 19, l. VII, c. 9 et 12.
38. That the origin of the human soul is from heaven, bk. 2, ch. 19; bk. 7, ch. 9 and 12.
39. Coelum, terram, mundum denique rotundae, sive orbicularis figurae non esse, l. III, c. 24.
39. That the heaven, the earth, and indeed the world are not of a round or orbicular shape, bk. 3, ch. 24.
40. Diabolum non statim post transgressionem ad poenam detrusum, sed in hunc mundum manere permissum, etc., l. III, c. 29; l. VII, c. 26.
40. That the devil was not thrust down to punishment immediately after the transgression, but was permitted to remain in this world, etc., bk. 3, ch. 29; bk. 7, ch. 26.
41. Divina providentia aversos fuisse philosophos, ne scire possent veritatem, l. IV, c. 2.
41. That the philosophers were turned aside by divine providence, so that they could not know the truth, bk. 4, ch. 2.
42. Deum patrem dignatum fuisse Filium suum appellatione divini nominis, l. IV, c. 6.
42. That God the Father deemed His Son worthy of the appellation of the divine name, bk. 4, ch. 6.
43. Christum fuisse a principio Filium Dei, lib. IV, cap. 8.
43. That Christ was the Son of God from the beginning, bk. 4, ch. 8.
44. Filium Dei a Deo Patre fuisse procreatum, l. IV, c. 8.
44. That the Son of God was begotten by God the Father, bk. 4, ch. 8.
45. Dei Verbum spiritum esse cum voce et tono ex ore Dei prolatum. l. IV, c. 8.
45. That the Word of God is a spirit uttered from the mouth of God with voice and tone, bk. 4, ch. 8.
46. Dei Filium Angelum esse, l. IV, c. 8 et c. 14; juxta unam lectionem, ibi, principem Angelorum.
46. That the Son of God is an Angel, bk. 4, ch. 8 and ch. 14; according to one reading, in that place, the prince of the Angels.
47. Angelos Dei spiritus esse ex Dei naribus tacite prolatos, l. IV, c. 8.
47. That the angels of God are spirits silently breathed forth from the nostrils of God, bk. 4, ch. 8.
48. Hominis spiritus dissolubiles esse, l. IV, c. 8.
48. That the spirits of man are dissoluble, bk. 4, ch. 8.
49. Christum, cum carnem humanam sumpsit, hominem induisse, gessisse, l. IV, c. 10.
49. That Christ, when He took human flesh, put on and bore a man, bk. 4, ch. 10.
50. Christum passum esse anno quinto decimo Tiberii Caesaris, lib. IV, c. 10.
50. That Christ suffered in the fifteenth year of Tiberius Caesar, bk. 4, ch. 10.
51. Deum noluisse Filium suum in primo adventu in claritate et potestate coelesti mittere, ut ingratus in Deum populus Judaeorum in errorem induceretur, l. IV, c. 11.
51. That God did not wish to send His Son at the first coming in heavenly brightness and power, so that the people of the Jews, ungrateful towards God, might be led into error, bk. 4, ch. 11.
52. 53. Duas resurrectiones futuras in fine saeculorum. Post primam resurrectionem Christum mille annis in terra cum justis regnaturum. Quo tempore multa eventura pronuntiat, quae falsa notantur, ip⟨s⟩o regno mille annorum sublato, l. IV, c. 12, in fin.; l. VII, c. 2, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25 et 26. Epit., c. 11.
52. 53. That there will be two resurrections at the end of the ages. That after the first resurrection Christ will reign on earth with the just for a thousand years. He declares that many things will come to pass in that time, which are marked as false, the thousand-year reign itself being done away with, bk. 4, ch. 12, at the end; bk. 7, ch. 2, 14, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25 and 26. Epitome, ch. 11.
54. Infirmatum Virginis uterum, et factam in multa miseratione matrem Virginem, l. IV, c. 12.
54. That the womb of the Virgin was weakened, and that the Virgin was made a mother in great compassion, bk. 4, ch. 12.
55. Hierosolymam a Salomone conditam fuisse, l. IV, c. 13 et c. 18.
55. That Jerusalem was founded by Solomon, bk. 4, ch. 13 and ch. 18.
56. Christum mediam inter Deum et hominem substantiam gessisse, sive medium inter Deum, et hominem esse, l. IV, c. 13 et c. 25.
56. That Christ bore a substance midway between God and man, or that He is midway between God and man, bk. 4, ch. 13 and ch. 25.
57. Christum Deum et hominem fuisse ex utroque genere permistum, l. IV, c. 13.
57. That Christ was God and man, compounded of both kinds, bk. 4, ch. 13.
58. Christum initio adolescentiae suae baptizatum fuisse, l. IV, c. 15.
58. That Christ was baptized at the beginning of His youth, bk. 4, ch. 15.
59. Christum legem Dei solvisse, l. IV, c. 17.
59. That Christ abolished the law of God, bk. 4, ch. 17.
60. Pilatum sententiam adversus Christum non tulisse, l. IV, c. 18.
60. That Pilate did not pronounce sentence against Christ, bk. 4, ch. 18.
61. Christum Dominum passionis tempore coloris punicei veste indutum fuisse, lib. eod., cap. eod.
61. That Christ the Lord, at the time of the Passion, was clothed in a garment of crimson colour, same book, same chapter.
62. Christum post passionem suam se Judaeis ostendere noluisse, ne adduceret eos in poenitentiam, et eos resanaret, l. IV, c. 20.
62. That Christ after His Passion did not wish to show Himself to the Jews, lest He should bring them to repentance and heal them, bk. 4, ch. 20.
63. Deum purum virtutem docere non potuisse, quia expers corporis non fecisset, quae doceret; ideo Christum carnem sumpsisse, l. IV, c. 23.
63. That God, being pure [spirit], could not have taught virtue, because, being without a body, He would not have done what He taught; and that for this reason Christ took flesh, bk. 4, ch. 23.
64. Christi corpus o cruce intactum sublatum, ne ad resurgendum inhabile redderetur, l. IV, c. 26.
64. That the body of Christ was taken down from the cross unbroken, lest it should be rendered unfit for rising again, bk. 4, ch. 26.
65. Christianos, cum unum Deum esse dicant, duos tamen asserere, Deum Patrem, et Deum Filium, l. IV, c. 29. (Haec minus bene ab Isaeo reprehensa esse videntur.)
65. That Christians, although they say that God is one, nevertheless assert two, God the Father and God the Son, bk. 4, ch. 29. (These points seem to have been criticized less justly by Isaeus.)
66. Patrem a Filio fieri, et Filium vicissim a Patre, l. IV, c. 29. (Haec etiam plano sensu explicantur: quod enim constituit patrem, vel paternitatem est filius vel filiatio; sicut paternitas constituit filiationem)
66. That the Father is made by the Son, and the Son in turn by the Father, book 4, ch. 29. (These things too are explained in a plain sense: for what constitutes the father, or paternity, is the son or filiation; just as paternity constitutes filiation)
67. Usum luminum in templis supervacuum, l. VI, c. 2.
67. That the use of lights in temples is superfluous, book 6, ch. 2.
68. Qui sciens peccat, apud Deum veniam non habere, l. VI, c. 13.
68. That he who sins knowingly has no pardon with God, book 6, ch. 13.
69. Qui ab operibus malis abstinet, satis justum esse, l. VI, c. 13.
69. That he who abstains from evil works is just enough, book 6, ch. 13.
70. Maximum crimen esse illius, qui parum laetetur, cum adversi quidpiam inimico suo videat accidere, l. VI, c. 16.
70. That the greatest crime is that of the one who rejoices but little when he sees some misfortune befall his enemy, book 6, ch. 16.
71. Justo militare non licere, l. VI, c. 20.
71. That it is not lawful for a just man to serve as a soldier, book 6, ch. 20.
72. Justo accusare quemquam crimine capitali non licere, l. VI, c. 20.
72. That it is not lawful for a just man to accuse anyone of a capital crime, book 6, ch. 20.
73. Praeceptum in Decalogo positum, «Non occides,» simpliciter et absque ulla exceptione intelligendum esse, ut nullo modo liceat hominem occidere, l. VI, c. 20.
73. That the precept laid down in the Decalogue, "You shall not kill," is to be understood simply and without any exception, so that it is in no way lawful to kill a human being, book 6, ch. 20.
74. Deum corpore praeditum esse, lib. VII, cap. 5, Epitom. 10, de Ira Dei, 2 et 18, de Opific. 2 et 8.
74. That God is endowed with a body, book 7, chapter 5, Epitome 10, On the Anger of God, 2 and 18, On the Workmanship 2 and 8.
75. 76. Mentem humanam in quiescentibus somno sopiri, in furiosis penitus extingui, contagio corporeae imbecillitatis aegrescere, lib. VII, cap. 12, Opific. cap. 18.
75. 76. That the human mind is put to sleep in those resting in slumber, is entirely extinguished in madmen, and falls sick through contagion of bodily weakness, book 7, chapter 12, Workmanship chapter 18.
77. Animam humanam emissam corporis claustro ad sedem suam revolare, l. VII, c. 12.
77. That the human soul, released from the prison of the body, flies back to its own abode, book 7, ch. 12.
78. Mundum sex millibus annorum duraturum, l. VII, c. 14 et 25 Epitom., c. 11.
78. That the world will last six thousand years, book 7, ch. 14 and 25, Epitome, ch. 11.
79. Adam mille annis vixisse, l. VII, c. 14.
79. That Adam lived a thousand years, book 7, ch. 14.
80. Non ante venturum Antichristum, quam Roma pereat, l. VII, c. 15 et 25.
80. That the Antichrist will not come before Rome perishes, book 7, ch. 15 and 25.
81. Hostem superventurum decem Regibus in fine mundi, qui illos subigat, mox et ipse ab Antichristo subigendus, et occidendus, l. VII, c. 16 Epitom., c. 11.
81. That at the end of the world an enemy will come upon the ten Kings to subdue them, he himself soon to be subdued and slain by the Antichrist, book 7, ch. 16, Epitome, ch. 11.
82. In fine mundi prophetam missum iri a Deo, l. VII, c. 17.
82. That at the end of the world a prophet will be sent by God, book 7, ch. 17.
83. Post praedicationem illius prophetae Antichristum oriturum, l. VII, c. 17.
83. That after the preaching of that prophet the Antichrist will arise, book 7, ch. 17.
84. Malo spiritu Antichristum generatum iri, l. VII, c. 17.
84. That the Antichrist will be begotten of an evil spirit, book 7, ch. 17.
85. Impios non resurrecturos in judicium, l. VII, c. 20.
85. That the impious will not rise again for judgement, book 7, ch. 20.
86. Animam humanam spiritum esse, et ideo corpore exutam parem levibus ventis esse, lib. VII, c. 20.
86. That the human soul is a spirit, and therefore, stripped of the body, is like the light winds, book 7, ch. 20.
87. Carnem, quam Deus homini superjecerit post resurrectionem non huic terrenae fore similem, l. VII, c. 21.
87. That the flesh which God will have put upon man after the resurrection will not be like this earthly flesh, book 7, ch. 21.
88. Ignem inferni diversum natura esse ab hoc nostro, l. VII, c. 21.
88. That the fire of hell is different in nature from this fire of ours, book 7, ch. 21.
89. Ignem inferni purum esse, et lucidum, etc., l. VII, c. 21.
89. That the fire of hell is pure and bright, etc., book 7, ch. 21.
90. Poenas animarum et praemia differri usque ad diem universalis judicii, l. VII, c. 21.
90. That the punishments and rewards of souls are deferred until the day of the universal judgement, book 7, ch. 21.
91. Affectus interdum ad delinquendum cogere, Epitom., c. 4.
91. That the passions sometimes compel one to do wrong, Epitome, ch. 4.
92. Deum auctorem esse malorum, l. de Ira Dei, c. 3.
92. That God is the author of evils, book On the Anger of God, ch. 3.
93. Deum proposuisse bonum et malum, l. de Ira Dei, c. 15.
93. That God set forth good and evil, book On the Anger of God, ch. 15.
94. Aere ali animam, cibis corpus, lib. de Opific., c. 11.
94. That the soul is nourished by air, the body by food, book On the Workmanship, ch. 11.
Editors' notes and page, col. 93
Page
- running head: 93 ELENCHUS MANUSCRIPTOR[UM] (cut off at right edge)
- marginal letters: A ‹38. Animae humanae originem e coelo esse›; B ‹prolatos, l. IV, c. 8›; C ‹55. Hierosolymam a Salomone conditam›; D (none)
- old-edition numerals: (none)
- other: editors' matter set: the numbered list continuing from the previous column ‹38. Animae humanae originem› to ‹65. Christianos› (points of Lactantius censured by Isaeus), and the first entry of the list of manuscripts ‹Balliolensis Oxonii›; full-width lines not set, between item 65 and the Balliol entry: the title ‹ELENCHUS MANUS[CRIPTORUM]›, the subtitle ‹CODICUM LACT[ANTII]› and the sub-heading ‹MANUSCRIPTI CODI[CES]›; the number of item 42 is damaged and is read as 42; a stray point stands before 46 and is not set; in 45 the stop after prolatum is unclear (a point or a comma); in 52 the s of ipso is damaged; in 64 the printed letter looks like o, possibly a damaged e; Balliolensis is printed in small capitals; the last word is split at the column break: li-[brum]
- other: a full-width band stands across cols 93/94 in mid-page: the 28 paragraph(s) above it in col 94 are set here, after the 27 above it in col 93 (reading order, moved on receipt); the band itself (its title lines) is not set by the volunteer page: set it here, at the move, with full_width
- other: the column continues with Balliolensis Oxonii in Anglia (another unit); not set here
Editors' notes and page, col. 94
Page
- running head: …MANUSCRIPTORUM LACTANTII. 94 (left part of the running head cut off at the image edge)
- marginal letters: A ‹66. Patrem a Filio fieri›; B ‹c. 20. (end of no. 73, just above 74. Deum corpore)›; C ‹83. Post praedicationem›; D (none)
- old-edition numerals: (none)
- other: editors' matter set throughout: the numbered list of Lactantius' censured propositions, nos. 66–94 (‹66. Patrem a Filio fieri›), continuing from col. 93; then the manuscript catalogue entry (‹brum de Ira Dei›), whose first word is the remainder of "li-brum" broken from col. 93. Full-width heading below no. 94 (…MANUSCRIPTORUM / …UM LACTANTII. / …USCRIPTI CODICES:) is cut off at the left edge and not set. "Digitized by Google" and Russian OCR watermark not set. No. 70 "parum laetetur" set as printed; the sense is odd, but the reading is clear.
- other: the 28 paragraph(s) of this column above the full-width band are set under col 93 (reading order, moved on receipt)
- other: the text of this column below the full-width band belongs to the next unit; not set here (rail-only part)