MS 286: The Augustine Gospels

The Augustine Gospels are one of the library's - and the nation's - most treasured manuscripts, and they were featured in the 2023 Coronation of his Majesty the King.

The Making (and re-making) of a Medieval Manuscript

Creating a manuscript such as the Augustine Gospels required planning, preparation and patience.

Pictured in a Book

The images in the sixth-century Augustine Gospels have much to tell us about the provenance and purpose of the manuscript.

Unique sixth-century Augustine Gospels entered into the UNESCO UK Memory of the World Register

Precious manuscript housed in the Parker Library at Corpus Christi College Cambridge is of ‘unparalleled significance’ in British history.

Fit for a King: Sixth-century Augustine Gospels to be used in the Coronation of King Charles III

Precious Gospels from the Parker Library at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge requested by King Charles III for the Coronation.

Displaying the Augustine Gospels

Augustine Gospels MS 286 photos